Wealth Of America's Richest Surges To $4.5 Trillion Despite Economic Uncertainty

Elon Musk remains the richest American with a net worth of $251 billion, while Jeff Bezos places second at $161 billion.
of the Forbes 400 billionaires are self-made, with the most common score being 8 out of 10 for overcoming adversity.
billionaires dropped off the 2023 list, including Donald Trump, as the entry point rose to $2.9 billion.
The top 20 Forbes 400 members have collectively gained 30% more wealth compared to last year.
Women account for 15% of the list with 60 female billionaires, while only 4 members are under 40 years old.