
LIST: Meet the Forbes 400 Richest Americans of 2025
The wealthiest people in America have never been wealthier. Here's who's up, who's down and who's new.
Tariffs. Inflation. Slowing employment. None of it has hit the fortunes of America’s billionaires.
The 400 richest people in the U.S. are worth a record $6.6 trillion after getting $1.2 trillion richer over the past year amid surging stock markets and AI mania.
A decade ago, when it took $1.7 billion to make The Forbes 400, a net worth of $3.8 billion was comfortably within the top half of the ranking—now that lofty sum is the minimum required.
Still, 14 newcomers, including four worth $10 billion or more, have muscled their way into America’s most elite club.
See list: The 400 Richest People In America