The Wealthiest Person in Every State in America

45. Vermont – John Abele

John Abele found fortune in the healthcare industry as he co-founded the medical device manufacturing company Boston Scientific. His objective is to offer less invasive and more accessible medical treatments. Currently, he is investing his time the start-up, Knowledgehook, Inc. He is worth $3.3 billion.

46. Virginia – Jacqueline Mars

Like her sister Victoria, Jacqueline Mars owns a third of the Mars family fortune. She spent most of her working years with the company and was also a board member, making her the richest woman in Virginia with a net worth of $28.1 billion.

47. Washington – Jeff Bezos

Jeff Bezos is currently the richest person in the world with a whopping $192.6 billion net worth! He is a co-founder of Amazon, which has $230 billion in revenue. Bezos is underwent a divorce trial with his wife Mackenzie Scott in 2019 after 25 years of marriage.

48. West Virginia – Jim Justice II

Jim Justice II is the governor and the only billionaire in the state of West Virginia. He found fortune in coal and is the owner of Greenbrier resort. However, the billionaire has received around $10 million court-ordered penalties for tax claims. He has a net worth of $1.2 billion.

49. Wisconsin – John Menard Jr.

John Menard Jr. owns a variety of home improvement stores such as Home Depot and Lowe’s. He rakes in around $10 billion from his stores in over 300 locations across the country. He is the richest man in Wisconsin, with a net worth of $11.4 billion.

50. Wyoming – John Mars

John Mars owns a third of the famous Mars Inc. with a net worth of $28.1 billion, making him the richest person in Wyoming. You might know his sisters, Veronica and Jacqueline, who are also billionaires on this list.