Richest People in America [Updated September 2025]

Sep 11, 2025, 17:34 IST

The list of the richest people in America is headed by Elon Musk, followed by Larry Ellison and Mark Zuckerberg, respectively. Take a look at the top 10 wealthiest people in America here!

Richest People in America
Richest People in America

Richest People in America: USA is the home to most billionaires in the world; as per the survey by Forbes, it has 902 billionaires in the year 2025, which is the highest in the world. Among those billionaires are some of the most famous personalities in the world, such as Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Larry Ellison, Warren Buffett, and Mark Zuckerberg.

In this article, we will take you through the list of the richest people in America as per the Forbes Billionaires List updated as of September 11, 2025

List of Richest People in America (Updated September 2025)

The following is the list of the richest people in America updated as of 11th September 2025.

RANK

NAME

NET WORTH (in Billions)

1

Elon Musk

$384 B

2

Larry Ellison

$383 B

3

Mark Zuckerberg

$264 B

4

Jeff Bezos

$252 B

5

Larry Page

$210 B

6

Sergey Brin

$196 B

7

Steve Ballmer

$172 B

8

Jensen Huang

$154 B

9

Michael Dell

$151 B

10

Warren Buffett

$148 B

Source: Bloomberg Billionaires Index

List of the Top 5 Richest People In America (Updated September 2025)

1. Elon Musk

List of Top 10 Richest Persons in U.S. 2023

Net Worth: $384 B

Age: 53

State: Texas

Source: Tesla, SpaceX

Elon Musk has founded or co-founded a diverse array of innovative companies, notably including Tesla, a pioneer in electric vehicles; SpaceX, a leading player in space technology and exploration; and The Boring Company, a revolutionary tunnelling and infrastructure firm, among others.

Also Read: Elon Musk - Salary, Net Worth in Rupees (INR), Income 

2.  Larry Ellison

Net Worth: $383 B

Age: 80

State: Texas

Source: Oracle

Larry Ellison, the CEO of Oracle, is the second richest person in America, with an estimated net worth of $383 B; his net worth surged due to a 40% increase in the stock prices of Oracle. His sources include his stake in Oracle (more than 40%), a stake in Tesla, ownership of Lanai Island in Hawaii, and investments in the real estate sector.

3. Mark Zuckerberg

Net Worth: $264 B

Age: 40

State: California

Source: Facebook

Mark Zuckerberg, then a sophomore at Harvard, created a website called "Facemash" in 2003, which allowed users to compare the photos of two students and vote on which one was more attractive. The site became popular but also generated controversy and was eventually shut down by the university. In 2004, Zuckerberg launched a new website called "The Facebook", which was initially intended for Harvard students only. It quickly expanded to other colleges and universities, eventually becoming the global social media platform known as Facebook, which was officially incorporated in 2005.

4. Jeff Bezos

List of Top 10 Richest Persons in U.S. 2023

Net Worth: $252 B

Age: 61

State: Washington

Source: Amazon

On July 5, 1994, Jeff Bezos founded Amazon, initially running the company from his garage in Bellevue, Washington, just outside of Seattle. Initially, the company was called Cadabra, Inc., but the name was later changed to (link unavailable), Inc. in 1995. Amazon has since become one of the world's largest and most influential companies, revolutionising the way people shop, read, and consume entertainment. Today, Amazon is a global e-commerce leader, an innovator in artificial intelligence and robotics, and a major player in cloud computing and digital media.

Also Read: Jeff Bezos Net Worth 2023: Salary, Net Worth in Rupees (INR), Income

5. Larry Page

Net Worth: $210 B

Age: 52

State: California

Source:  Google (Alphabet)

Larry Page is a board member of Alphabet, the parent company of Google. He also served as the CEO of Alphabet before stepping down in 2019. He was the co-founder of Google along with Sergey Brin. His source of wealth is his shares in Alphabet.

Who is the Richest Man in the World?

According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index report dated September 11, 2025, Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and owner of Twitter, is the richest man in the world. His estimated net worth is 384 billion dollars.

His other business ventures include Neuralink, xAI and the Boring Company. Elon Musk's business portfolio extends across various industries, ranging from electric vehicles, social media, space exploration, AI, neurotechnology, and tunnel construction.

This was all about the richest people in America. Before you leave, you might also like to check out an interesting article on the richest countries in the world below.

Top 10 Richest Countries in the World 2025

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