North Texas is home to some of the wealthiest people in the nation, according to the latest Forbes rankings, and both Dallas and Fort Worth billionaires are making headlines.
In Dallas, Elaine Marshall and her family - who hold a 16 percent stake in Koch Industries - top the city’s list with an estimated net worth of $30.9 billion. She leads a roster that includes Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, investor Andy Beal, entrepreneur Mark Cuban, and money manager Ken Fisher, highlighting Dallas’ strength in energy, finance, and sports wealth.
Across the county line in Fort Worth, Walmart heiress Alice Walton now holds the title of the richest woman in America and the world, with a staggering $101 billion fortune. Walton’s wealth surged more than 40 percent in the past year thanks to rising Walmart stock, making her the nation’s first female centibillionaire.
The combined clout of Marshall and Walton underscores how North Texas has become one of the country’s most concentrated centers of billionaire wealth. With industries like technology, biotech, and finance continuing to grow, analysts expect the Dallas-Fort Worth billionaire club to expand even further in the years ahead.
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