Just 40 years ago, a $2 billion net worth would put you at the top of Forbes' annual list of the 400 richest people in America.
In 1983, Forbes crowned Gordon Getty America's Richest American with a net worth of just $2.2 billion.
In 2023, you would need close to $3 billion just to crack the top 400.
And securing the top spot would require quite a few billion more.
Elon Musk earned the title for the second year in a row with a net worth of $251 billion, roughly the same as what was reported on last year's list.
Persons:
Gordon Getty, You'd, Elon Musk
Organizations:
Forbes, Elon
Locations:
America