News Summary

• There are now a record 900 billionaires in the U.S., meaning a record 500 people have amassed a ten-figure fortune but are still simply not rich enough to make the top 400 in 2025.
• Back in 1982, there were fewer than two dozen billionaires on the original Forbes 400, which required a minimum net worth of just $100 million.
• Four decades later, it now takes $3.8 billion to making the ranking, up $500 million from just a year ago.
• More than 90% of last year’s list held onto their spot this year.