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Forbes 2026: Waltons $520B, Kochs $157B, Wealth Hits $1.9 T.

6/30/2026

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Forbes released its 2026 list of 54 U.S. families each worth at least $10 billion.
The combined net worth of the families reached $1.9 trillion, up $600 billion from two years earlier.
The Walton descendants rose to $520 billion, up $253 billion, remaining America’s richest family.
The Koch family climbed to $157 billion, up $41 billion, moving to the No. 2 spot.
Families span 25 states, with New York City hosting the most at seven multi-generational clans.

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Forbes released its 2026 list of 54 U.S. families each worth at least $10 billion.
The combined net worth of the families reached $1.9 trillion, up $600 billion from two years earlier.
The Walton descendants rose to $520 billion, up $253 billion, remaining America’s richest family.
The Koch family climbed to $157 billion, up $41 billion, moving to the No. 2 spot.
Families span 25 states, with New York City hosting the most at seven multi-generational clans.