The number of billionaires in the U.S. increased 5% compared to last year, going from 720 super wealthy individuals to 775. The richest of the rich are concentrated in states like Texas, California, and New York, but there is almost one billionaire in every single state. This map uses data from Forbes to showcase the wealthiest billionaire in each state. The State-by-State Breakdown According to Forbes, just four states are home to 61% of the country’s billionaires: California (179), New York (130), Florida (92), and Texas (73). Here’s a closer look at the data on who takes the title of the richest in each state: ... (full story)