Increase in Wealth for Wealthiest Families in the U.S. in 2024
April 23, 2025
The year 2024 was a good year for the wealthiest families in the U.S., who gained a new wealth of one trillion dollars. The total wealth of American households reached 148 trillion dollars. This increase was significantly influenced by the booming stock market, particularly the S&P 500. Ultra-wealthy families, with a net worth over 45 billion dollars, now hold a substantial share of total wealth.