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Mapped: The Wealthiest Billionaire in Each U.S. State in 2021
Check out the latest 2023 update of the wealthiest billionaire in every U.S. state.
Mapping the Wealthiest Billionaires in Each U.S. State
Check out the latest 2023 update of the wealthiest billionaire in every U.S. state.
It is a testament to the burgeoning wealth of the U.S. that there is a billionaire in nearly every U.S. state. The country is home to around 800 billionaires among its 330 million people.
This map from HowMuch.Net reveals the wealthiest billionaire in each U.S. state.
The Richest of the Rich
Billionaires are a constant across the United States. The only states that don’t house one of these high-net-worth individuals are: Alabama, New Mexico, North Dakota, Alaska, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Delaware.
Here’s a further breakdown that shows the wealthiest billionaire in each U.S. state:
Billionaire | Net Worth (Billions) | State |
---|---|---|
Jeff Bezos | $193.8 | Washington |
Elon Musk | $191.8 | Texas |
Mark Zuckerberg | $101.3 | California |
Warren Buffet | $87.6 | Nebraska |
Jim Walton | $67.5 | Arkansas |
Michael Bloomberg | $54.9 | New York |
Phil Knight and Family | $51.7 | Oregon |
Daniel Gilbert | $45.5 | Michigan |
Charles Koch | $44.9 | Kansas |
John Mars | $29.8 | Wyoming |
Jacqueline Mars | $28.9 | Virginia |
Thomas Peterffy | $22.9 | Florida |
Pierre Omidyar | $22.3 | Hawaii |
Ernest Garcia II | $18 | Arizona |
Ray Dalio | $16.9 | Connecticut |
Ken Griffin | $15 | Illinois |
Abigail Johnson | $15 | Massachusetts |
Thomas First Jr. and Family | $14.4 | Tennessee |
John Menard Jr. | $14.2 | Wisconsin |
David Duffield | $13.7 | Nevada |
Carl Cook | $10.5 | Indiana |
Philip Anschutz | $10.1 | Colorado |
Tom and Judy Love | $8.2 | Oklahoma |
Jim Kennedy | $8.2 | Georgia |
Victoria Mars | $7.2 | Pennsylvania |
Rocco Commisso | $6.9 | New Jersey |
James Goodnight | $6.5 | North Carolina |
Mitchell Rales | $6.5 | Maryland |
Dennis Washington | $6.2 | Montana |
Les Wexner and Family | $5.6 | Ohio |
Harry Stine | $5.4 | Iowa |
Tamara Gustavson | $5.3 | Kentucky |
Pauline Macmillan Keinath | $4.9 | Missouri |
Frank VanderSloot | $3.5 | Idaho |
Gayle Benson | $3.3 | Louisiana |
Glen Taylor | $2.5 | Minnesota |
Jonathan Nelson | $2 | Rhode Island |
Anita Zucker | $1.9 | South Carolina |
Gail Miller | $1.9 | Utah |
Susan Alfond | $1.9 | Maine |
T. Denny Sanford | $1.6 | South Dakota |
James Duff | $1.4 | Mississippi |
Jim Justice | $1.2 | West Virginia |
Among the richest of the rich in the U.S., most are men, but there are 10 female billionaires who are the wealthiest in their respective states.
Jeff Bezos is worth an astounding $193.8 billion. Amazon became increasingly successful during the pandemic, as lockdown orders caused many people to have to stay home and shop online rather than in stores.
The runner up, Elon Musk, is worth $191.8 billion. The recent boom in Elon Musk’s net worth was due to the sharp rise in Tesla’s share prices. Recently, Elon Musk shifted his residence to the state of Texas, a move which is indicative of a larger trend of internal migration away from America’s most pricey urban areas.
Mind the Gap
Many of these individuals have actually become more wealthy during the COVID-19 pandemic, widening the existing gap of wealth inequality within the country.
Together Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, and Warren Buffet (the five richest American billionaires) experienced a collective 85% increase in their wealth since the pandemic took hold. This equates to an added $303 billion in wealth.
In contrast, the median wealth of American households is about $121,700, and due to COVID-19, there has been a rising inability to cover bills and a risk of mass home loss in the country.
Overall, while we rely on companies like Amazon for our socially-distanced shopping and Facebook to keep us connected during the pandemic, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg will likely continue to accrue immense fortunes. The wealthiest billionaires in the U.S. are likely to continue growing their net worth, pandemic or not, and have been consistently outpacing the lower to upper-middle income groups.
GDP
Visualizing U.S. GDP by Industry in 2023
Services-producing industries account for the majority of U.S. GDP in 2023, followed by other private industries and the government.

Visualizing U.S. GDP by Industry
The U.S. economy is like a giant machine driven by many different industries, each one akin to an essential cog that moves the whole.
Understanding the breakdown of national gross domestic product (GDP) by industry shows where commercial activity is bustling and how diverse the economy truly is.
The above infographic uses data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis to visualize a breakdown of U.S. GDP by industry in 2023. To show this, we use value added by industry, which reflects the difference between gross output and the cost of intermediate inputs.
The Top 10 U.S. Industries by GDP
As of Q1 2023, the annualized GDP of the U.S. sits at $26.5 trillion.
Of this, 88% or $23.5 trillion comes from private industries. The remaining $3 trillion is government spending at the federal, state, and local levels.
Here’s a look at the largest private industries by economic contribution in the United States:
Industry | Annualized Nominal GDP (as of Q1 2023) | % of U.S. GDP |
---|---|---|
Professional and business services | $3.5T | 13% |
Real estate, rental, and leasing | $3.3T | 12% |
Manufacturing | $2.9T | 11% |
Educational services, health care, and social assistance | $2.3T | 9% |
Finance and insurance | $2.0T | 8% |
Wholesale trade | $1.7T | 6% |
Retail trade | $1.5T | 6% |
Information | $1.5T | 6% |
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, and food services | $1.2T | 4% |
Construction | $1.1T | 4% |
Other private industries | $2.6T | 10% |
Total | $23.5T | 88% |
Like most other developed nations, the U.S. economy is largely based on services.
Service-based industries, including professional and business services, real estate, finance, and health care, make up the bulk (70%) of U.S. GDP. In comparison, goods-producing industries like agriculture, manufacturing, mining, and construction play a smaller role.
Professional and business services is the largest industry with $3.5 trillion in value added. It comprises establishments providing legal, consulting, design, administration, and other services. This is followed by real estate at $3.3 trillion, which has consistently been an integral part of the economy.
Due to outsourcing and other factors, the manufacturing industry’s share of GDP has been declining for decades, but it still remains a significant part of the economy. Manufacturing of durable goods (metals, machines, computers) accounts for $1.6 trillion in value added, alongside nondurable goods (food, petroleum, chemicals) at $1.3 trillion.
The Government’s Contribution to GDP
Just like private industries, the government’s value added to GDP consists of compensation of employees, taxes collected (less subsidies), and gross operating surplus.
Government | Annualized Nominal GDP (as of Q1 2023) | % of U.S. GDP |
---|---|---|
State and Local | $2.1T | 8% |
Federal | $0.9T | 4% |
Total | $3.1T | 12% |
Figures may not add up to the total due to rounding.
State and local government spending, largely focused on the education and public welfare sectors, accounts for the bulk of value added. The Federal contribution to GDP amounts to roughly $948 billion, with 52% of it attributed to national defense.
The Fastest Growing Industries (2022–2032P)
In the next 10 years, services-producing industries are projected to see the fastest growth in output.
The table below shows the five fastest-growing industries in the U.S. from 2022–2032 in terms of total output, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics:
Industry | Sector | Compound Annual Rate of Output Growth (2022–2032P) |
---|---|---|
Software publishers | Information | 5.2% |
Computing infrastructure providers, data processing, and related services | Information | 3.9% |
Wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite) | Information | 3.6% |
Home health care services | Health care and social assistance | 3.6% |
Oil and gas extraction | Mining | 3.5% |
Three of the fastest-growing industries are in the information sector, underscoring the growing role of technology and digital infrastructure. Meanwhile, the projected growth of the oil and gas extraction industry highlights the enduring demand for traditional energy sources, despite the energy transition.
Overall, the development of these industries suggests that the U.S. will continue its shift toward a services-oriented economy. But today, it’s also worth noticing how services- and goods-producing industries are increasingly tied together. For example, it’s now common for tech companies to produce devices, and for manufacturers to use software in their operations.
Therefore, the oncoming tide of growth in service-based industries could potentially lift other interconnected sectors of the diverse U.S. economy.
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