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Richest Billionaires in Pennsylvania
John Malone tops the Colorado list with $11.1 billion, while Pat Stryker and Terry Leprino round out the state’s richest residents, Forbes data shows.
Kentucky is home to exactly one billionaire, according to recent data from Forbes compiled as of June 18, 2026. The individual resides in Lexington, marking the state's sole entry on the ranking.
With around 3,000 billionaires identified worldwide, Kentucky's single billionaire reflects the broader concentration of global wealth. This global scale illustrates how capital accumulation remains highly concentrated across international borders.
The state's billionaire holds a net worth of $8.7 billion, with wealth originating from the self-storage industry. This positions the individual within the service sector, a key economic driver.
Stacker compiled this state-level breakdown using Forbes' billionaire data, isolating high-net-worth individuals to map wealth distribution. The analysis reveals Kentucky's limited concentration compared to other states with multiple billionaires.
Regional variations in wealth concentration remain distinct across the country, reflecting specific industrial bases and economic opportunities. Kentucky's single billionaire exemplifies how state-level economies shape billionaire prevalence differently.