The Du Pont Family – $14.3B
The Du Ponts have actually been among of the richest families in the country since around the mid-19th century and their wealth first came from a gunpowder business that succeeded and gained the benefits of World Wars I and II. At the start of the 20th century, the Du Ponts expanded into the automotive and chemical industries. They also own large estates which they open to the public at times, including some of the most luxurious museums, gardens, and parks in America. Today, there are over 3,500 members in the Du Pont family, sharing the massive multi-billion-dollar fortune!
The Carter Family – $1.3B
Rapper Jay-Z Well and world-renowned diva Beyoncé are one of the massive power couples in contemporary history and their net worth is also one of the biggest in America. Together, the Carter family has a net worth of around $1.3 billion, and they have Jay-Z, along with his record company, Roc Nation, to thank for most of their success. The label has produced a lot of the best-selling and biggest albums of the last decade. The Carters’ enormous wealth continue to accumulate with the couple touring the world, pumping out music, and making various investments.