Mapping the Geography of American Extreme Wealth

California remains the epicenter of American capital, housing 85 members of the Forbes 400. The state’s dominance is anchored by tech titans, including Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, alongside Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg. New York follows with 54 billionaires, where wealth is heavily tied to financial services, media empires, and the influence of figures like Michael Bloomberg and Rupert Murdoch.

Florida claims the third spot with 49 billionaires, drawing residents through favorable tax conditions. The state serves as a base for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Oracle’s Larry Ellison, who have established high-profile estates in the region. Texas hosts 43 billionaires, a population fueled by the expansion of energy, pipeline infrastructure, and a growing tech sector that includes Elon Musk and Michael Dell. Finally, Illinois rounds out the top five with 18 billionaires, primarily centered on investment, private equity, and medical technology, with Lukas Walton standing as the state’s wealthiest resident.