Our 20th annual ranking of the 400 richest Americans
THE TOP TEN
1. Gates, William H III
2. Buffett, Warren Edward
3. Allen, Paul Gardner
4. Walton, Helen R
5. Walton, S Robson
6. Walton, John T
7. Walton, Jim C
8. Walton, Alice L
9. Ellison, Lawrence Joseph
10. Ballmer, Steven Anthony
VIEW LIST ORDERED BY RANK | NAME | WORTH | AGE | MARITAL | RESIDENCE | SOURCE
VIEW LIST ARCHIVES 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001
INTERACTIVE
FEATURES
The First Rich List
Compiled by Arik Hesseldahl with Claudia DeMairo
Our debut ranking in 1918 contained many well-known names but some surprises.
Divorce And Dollars
Davide Dukcevich
From the most expensive to the bitterest--Our look at how the very rich break up.
Billionaires On Vacation
Christina Valhouli
When you're one of the 400 richest Americans, you can afford to holiday anywhere you want. Find out where the superrich go to unwind.
Scandalously Rich
Penelope Patsuris
A Forbes 400 ranking doesn't always go hand in hand with a sqeaky-clean reputation.
The Forbes Fictional Fifteen
Edited by Michael Noer and Dan Ackman
Be they villain or superhero, the rich have always inspired writers and artists. Here are our picks of fiction's very richest.
The Founders' Club
Mark Lewis
Over the years, the Forbes list has seen a lot of turnover. Credit our dynamic capitalist system.
Five Ways To Spend A Billion
Betsy Schiffman
Spending a billion dollars is almost as tricky as earning it. Our fanciful guide for spendthrift billionaires.
Cost Of Living Extremely Well Index
Jody Yen
Our CPI for the Lear jet set is up only 2.8% this year.
First Jobs
Lisa DiCarlo
Five self-made members of the 2002 Forbes 400 reflect on their humble beginnings.
Why The Rich Live Longer
Matthew Herper
Money in the bank confers a longer life. It's not just because the wealthy can afford better doctors.
The Ex-Billionaire Next Door
Joe Queenan
Why what's bad for the rich is bad for all of us.
The Check Is Not in the Mail
Nathan Vardi
A former rich list member is sparring with his creditors--again.
Every Penny Counts
Brendan Coffey
Selling everything for 99 cents made Dave Gold rich.
Trailer King
Monte Burke
How to build a fortune in mobile homes.
The March of the 400
William P. Barrett
Two decades of very wealthy history.
Who Is Chico Sabbah?
Edward Cone
How last year's terror attacks uncovered--and imperiled--a long-secret fortune.
A Motivated Philanthropist
Phyllis Berman
Jon Huntsman saved himself and his company. Now his drive is to cure cancer.
A Long Strange Trip
David Armstrong
Eychaner's rise from ink-stained wretch to Midwest media mogul.
THE FORBES 400 BY CATEGORIES
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SLIDE SHOWS Hoteliers And Casino Operators
Food And Agricultural Barons
Technology's Surviving Tycoons
10 Who Died Or Declined
Venture Capitalists And Investors
Money Managers And Bankers
Real Estate Moguls
Entertainers And Media Moguls
Health Care Providers
Satellites, Cell Phones And Fiber Bosses
Retail Empires
Fashion Fortunes
Microsofties and Oracles
Multiple Divorcees
Manufacturing Men
Oil Patch Grandees
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