The richest people in the U.S. just keep getting richer, thanks to the buoyant stock market. Bill Gates has been at the top for the last 21 years with the current net worth of $81 billion. In the world, he is second to Carlos Slim from Mexico. According to Forbes 400, these are the top 10 richest Americans.
1. Bill Gates
• His Net worth is $81 billion, up $9 billion
• Source: Microsoft
• Age: 58
2. Warren Buffett
• His Net worth is $67 billion, up $8.5 billion
• Source: Berkshire Hathaway
• Age: 84
3. Larry Ellison
• His Net worth is $50 billion, up $9 billion
• Source: Oracle
• Age: 70
4. Charles Koch
• His Net worth is $42 billion, up $6 billion
• Source: diversified
• Age: 78
5. David Koch
• His Net worth is $42 billion, up $6 billion
• Source: diversified
• Age: 74
6. Christy Walton & family
• Their Net worth is $38 billion, up $2.6 billion
• Source: Wal-Mart
• Age: 59
7. Jim Walton
• His Net worth is $36 billion, up $2.2 billion
• Source: Wal-Mart
• Age: 66
8. Michael Bloomberg
• His Net worth is $35 billion, up $4 billion
• Source: Bloomberg LP
• Age: 72
9. Alice Walton
• Her Net worth is $34.9 billion, up $1.4 billion
• Source: Wal-Mart
• Age: 64
10. S. Robson Walton
• His Net worth: $34.8 billion, up $1.5 billion
• Source: Wal-Mart
• Age: 70
