WRE News: Over 40 South Florida Residents Included in Forbes’ 2024 World’s Billionaires List

Photography by World Red Eye on April 5th, 2024 in News

#42: Ken Griffin

Miami, FL – April 5, 2024 – South Florida boasts a notable presence on the 2024 Forbes World’s Billionaires List, with a mix of seasoned honorees and fresh faces marking their debut this year. The list, now at a record-breaking 2,781 billionaires globally, showcases a surge in wealth, totaling a staggering $14.2 trillion collectively, reflecting an increase of $2 trillion from the previous year. Among the newcomers are five South Florida residents representing diverse sectors, spanning from automotive to energy drinks, underscoring the region’s economic vibrancy and entrepreneurial spirit. Notably, Palm Beach County leads the local billionaire count with 21, followed closely by Miami-Dade County with 17 and Broward County with four. Together, these 42 billionaires from South Florida amass a staggering net worth of $470.8 billion, a remarkable surge compared to the previous year’s $233.9 billion held by 35 billionaires. While established figures like Jeff Bezos, now residing in Miami, and Ken Griffin of Citadel have strengthened South Florida’s billionaire landscape, the region also welcomes younger entrants, with the youngest being 53 years old and the oldest at 91. The dynamics reflect not just wealth accumulation but also the evolving demographics and industries shaping South Florida’s economic tapestry.