In America, the rich are getting richer, according to Forbes' new list of the country's 400 wealthiest people.
But which of those ultra-wealthy Americans have ties to New York state, and how do they compare with other billionaires?
America's wealth gap is widening
The wealth gap among the ultra-rich is widening, so much so that 590 American billionaires were "too poor" to make the annual Forbes 400 list. The 400 people who did make the cut have a combined net worth of $8 trillion, according to Forbes.
According to Forbes, the combined net worth of the top 20 people on the list makes up about half of the total. The combined wealth of the Forbes 400 is up $1.4 trillion from 2025. Despite the minimum net worth "soaring to an unprecedented $4.4 billion," 34 newcomers still made the list.
Top 3 on the list
From Elon Musk to Mark Zuckerberg, the usual suspects round out the top 10, with the South African-born businessman earning the No. 1 spot for the fifth year in a row.
Musk, 55, the Tesla CEO and former leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), surpassed the $900 billion mark on the list this year, making him the first person to cross that threshold. The Texas-based businessman also leads the magazine's global real-time billionaires list.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, 62, of Florida, was listed second, more than $500 billion behind Musk, according to Forbes.
Google co-founder Larry Page, 53, landed at No. 3 on the Forbes list. He stepped down as CEO of Alphabet, the parent company of Google, in 2019 but remains a board member and controlling shareholder.
Which of Forbes' top 50 U.S. billionaires have ties to New York?
The latest Forbes 400 list was compiled using stock prices and exchange rates from Sept. 15. Here are some of the billionaires in the top 50 who have a New York connection, according to Forbes:
No. 6: Mark Zuckerberg, Meta
Mark Zuckerberg is the co-founder of Meta Platforms, which owns social media platforms Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. Zuckerberg was born in White Plains and started Facebook in 2004 at age 19 before taking it public in 2012. According to Forbes, Zuckerberg, now 42, has a real-time net worth of $261.7 billion as of Sept. 24.
No. 7: Larry Ellison, Oracle
Larry Ellison is the chairman, chief technology officer and co-founder of computer technology company Oracle. Ellison was born in the Bronx and currently owns about 40% of the company. According to Forbes, Ellison, now 82, has a real-time net worth of $179.2 billion as of Sept. 24.
No. 10: Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway
Warren Buffett is the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., which owns companies such as Geico, Duracell and Dairy Queen. Buffett received a master's degree from Columbia University. According to Forbes, Buffett, now 96, has a real-time net worth of $144.6 billion as of Sept. 24.
No. 11: Rob Walton and family, Walmart
Rob Walton is the former chairman of retailer Walmart. Walton received a law degree from Columbia University. According to Forbes, Walton, 81, has a real-time net worth of $133.4 billion as of Sept. 24.
No. 16: Michael Bloomberg, Bloomberg
Michael Bloomberg is the CEO of financial information and media company Bloomberg. Bloomberg also served as New York City's mayor from 2002 to 2013 and currently resides in New York City. According to Forbes, Bloomberg, 84, has a real-time net worth of $94.9 billion as of Sept. 24.
No. 21: Julia Koch and family, Koch Inc.
Julia Koch and her three children inherited a 42% stake in Koch Inc. from her husband, David Koch, who died in 2019 at age 79. Koch moved to New York City in 1980, worked as an assistant to fashion designer Adolfo and currently resides in New York City. According to Forbes, Koch, 64, has a real-time net worth of $84.6 billion as of Sept. 24.
No. 18: Jeff Yass
Jeff Yass is the co-founder of trading firm Susquehanna International Group. Yass was born in New York City and received a bachelor's degree from Binghamton University. According to Forbes, Yass, 68, has a real-time net worth of $77.8 billion as of Sept. 24.
No. 23: Stephen Schwarzman
Stephen Schwarzman is the chairman and CEO of private equity firm Blackstone. Schwarzman got his start on Wall Street at Lehman Brothers and currently resides in New York City. According to Forbes, Schwarzman, 79, has a real-time net worth of $41.7 billion as of Sept. 24.
No. 27: Marilyn Simons and family
Marilyn Simons is the widow of hedge fund manager and investor Jim Simons, who died in 2024 at age 86. Simons received a Ph.D. from Stony Brook University. According to Forbes, Simons, 75, has a real-time net worth of $36.6 billion as of Sept. 24.
No. 29: Len Blavatnik
Len Blavatnik is the owner of investment firm Access Industries, which is the majority shareholder in Warner Music Group. Blavatnik received a bachelor's degree from Columbia University. He is a dual citizen of the United States and the United Kingdom. According to Forbes, Blavatnik, 69, has a real-time net worth of $34.4 billion as of Sept. 24.
No. 41: Israel Englander
Israel Englander founded Millennium Management, a hedge fund, in 1989. A New York City resident, Englander was raised in Brooklyn and earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from New York University. Englander, 77, has a real-time net worth of $27.6 billion as of Sept. 24.
No. 46: Rupert Murdoch and family
Rupert Murdoch is the former chairman and CEO of media company News Corp, which includes cable channel Fox News and The Wall Street Journal. Murdoch currently resides in New York City. According to Forbes, Murdoch, 95, has a real-time net worth of $24.7 billion as of Sept. 24.
Notable mentions outside of Forbes' top 50 billionaires
Here are some notable New York billionaires who made Forbes' list this year:
- New York City resident Edwin Chen, 38, founder and CEO of Surge AI: $18 billion net worth.
- Josh Kushner, 42, founder of venture capital firm Thrive Capital, which backed some of the last decade's most notable startups, including Instagram, Spotify, Stripe and OpenAI: $16.7 billion net worth.
- Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula: $11.8 billion net worth.
- Rochester native and Paychex founder Tom Golisano: $6.4 billion net worth.
Who are the top 10 billionaires in the U.S.?
- Elon Musk: $908 billion net worth, ranked No. 1 worldwide
- Jeff Bezos: $378 billion net worth, ranked No. 2 worldwide
- Larry Page: $278 billion net worth, ranked No. 3 worldwide
- Michael Dell: $263 billion net worth, ranked No. 4 worldwide
- Sergey Brin: $256 billion net worth, ranked No. 5 worldwide
- Mark Zuckerberg: $212 billion net worth, ranked No. 6 worldwide
- Larry Ellison: $204 billion net worth, ranked No. 7 worldwide
- Jensen Huang: $199 billion net worth, ranked No. 8 worldwide
- Steve Ballmer: $156 billion net worth, ranked No. 9 worldwide
- Warren Buffett: $144 billion net worth, ranked No. 10 worldwide
Contributing: USA TODAY Network
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: These billionaires have ties to New York. See who's on Forbes' 400 list
