10 richest people in America
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Where does this man rank among the 10 richest Americans?
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9. S. Robson Walton, Bentonville, Ark., $26.1 billion
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8. Alice Walton, Fort Worth, Texas, $26.3 billion
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7. Jim Walton, Bentonville, Ark., $26.8 billion
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6. Christy Walton & family, Jackson, Wyo., $27.9 billion
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5. David Koch, New York City, $31 billion
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4. Charles Koch, Wichita, Kan., $31 billion
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3. Larry Ellison, Woodside, Calif., $41 billion
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2. Warren Buffett, Omaha, $46 billion
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1. Bill Gates, Medina, Wash., $66 billion
Forbes
The net worth of the richest Americans grew by 13 percent in the past year to $1.7 trillion, according to Forbes magazine. The average net worth of the 400 wealthiest Americans rose to a record $4.2 billion, up more than 10 percent from a year ago. Seven in ten of the list's members made their fortunes from scratch.