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10. Bill Clinton - US$75.9 million
- Bill Clinton's net worth is estimated to be around US$75.9 million, which he primarily earned after leaving office.
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Bill Clinton - US$75.9 million
- His earnings came from various sources, such as his autobiography 'My Life' (2005), as well as paid speeches and consulting work.
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Bill Clinton - US$75.9 million
- His wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, also contributed to their combined net worth through her own earnings.
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9. Herbert Hoover - US$83 million
- Herbert Hoover was the 31st President of the United States from 1929 to 1933. And despite being an orphan as a child, he managed to become a self-made man.
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Herbert Hoover - US$83 million
- Hoover graduated from Stanford University and pursued a career as a mining engineer before transitioning into politics.
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Herbert Hoover - US$83 million
- He even authored a textbook on mining engineering and became the owner of numerous Burmese silver mines, which significantly contributed to his wealth.
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8. Lyndon B. Johnson - US$109.3 million
- During his presidency from 1963 to 1969, Lyndon B. Johnson accumulated a fortune of US$109.3 million.
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Lyndon B. Johnson - US$109.3 million
- Prior to marrying Claudia "Lady Bird" Taylor, who hailed from a wealthy Texas family, Johnson had limited financial means.
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Lyndon B. Johnson - US$109.3 million
- Together, the couple owned a sizable amount of land and livestock in Texas. But their primary source of income came from Lady Bird's ownership of a radio station.
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7. James Madison - US$113.3 million
- James Madison was the fourth president of the United States, from 1809 to 1817. He reached a peak net worth of US$113.3 million.
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James Madison - US$113.3 million
- Madison's parents were affluent and owned a significant amount of land. But despite his family's wealth, Madison faced financial difficulties later in life.
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James Madison - US$113.3 million
- His plantation was not as profitable as expected, and his stepson's drinking and gambling problems resulted in significant financial losses. This all contributed to Madison's financial struggles toward the end of his life.
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6. Andrew Jackson - US$132.6 million
- Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States, from 1829 to 1837, reached a peak net worth of US$132.6 million.
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Andrew Jackson - US$132.6 million
- Unlike many of his predecessors, Jackson didn't come from a wealthy background, and had to earn his own income as a lawyer.
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Andrew Jackson - US$132.6 million
- Jackson's financial situation improved significantly when he married Rachel Jackson, who came from a wealthy family. Jackson inherited a substantial fortune from Rachel following her death shortly before he assumed the presidency.
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5. Theodore Roosevelt - US$139.7 million
- Theodore Roosevelt, president of the United States from 1901 to 1909, had a peak net worth of US$139.7 million. Although he inherited a substantial trust fund, he didn't actively accumulate wealth.
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Theodore Roosevelt - US$139.7 million
- Instead, he dedicated most of his adult life to public service, beginning with his election to the New York State Assembly when he was 23 years old.
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Theodore Roosevelt - US$139.7 million
- Unfortunately, Roosevelt suffered a financial setback when a ranch investment in the Dakotas resulted in a significant loss of his fortune.
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4. Thomas Jefferson - US$236.8 million
- The third president of the United States, from 1801 to 1809, Thomas Jefferson's net worth peaked at US$236.8 million.
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Thomas Jefferson - US$236.8 million
- Jefferson inherited 3,000 acres (1,200 hectares) of land near Charlottesville, Virginia, from his father, and later purchased an additional 2,000 acres (809 hectares) of land.
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Thomas Jefferson - US$236.8 million
- Although he remained wealthy for most of his life, Jefferson was in significant debt when he passed away. This is partly due to unreliable farming income, and also his lavish spending.
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3. George Washington - US$587 million
- George Washington, the first president of the United States, who served from 1789 to 1797, had a peak net worth of US$587 million.
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George Washington - US$587 million
- Most of Washington's wealth was inherited, as he received his profitable plantation, Mount Vernon, from his half brother.
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George Washington - US$587 million
- In addition, Washington earned a substantial income as a general and later as president. His presidential salary in 1789 was US$25,000, which constituted 2% of the entire US budget.
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2. John F. Kennedy - US$1.1 billion
- During his tenure as the 35th president from 1961 to 1963, John F. Kennedy's net worth reached a peak of US$1.1 billion.
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John F. Kennedy - US$1.1 billion
- Kennedy's wealth was entirely inherited. His father, Joe Kennedy, had built a fortune through banking and investments, making him one of the wealthiest people in the country.
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John F. Kennedy - US$1.1 billion
- Additionally, JFK's wife, Jackie, was also from an affluent background, being an oil heiress.
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1. Donald Trump - US$5.9 billion
- The 45th and now 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump's net worth was estimated to be at US$5.9 billion as of February 2025.
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Donald Trump - US$5.9 billion
- Trump was born into wealth and inherited at least US$413 million from his father, Fred Trump. His wealth further increased when he took over his father's real estate business.
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Donald Trump - US$5.9 billion
- During his presidency, Trump faced controversy over his financial dealings, including potential conflicts of interest related to his businesses and his refusal to release his tax returns. Sources: (TheRichest) (CNBC) See also: The wealthiest pastors around the globe
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10. Bill Clinton - US$75.9 million
- Bill Clinton's net worth is estimated to be around US$75.9 million, which he primarily earned after leaving office.
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Bill Clinton - US$75.9 million
- His earnings came from various sources, such as his autobiography 'My Life' (2005), as well as paid speeches and consulting work.
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Bill Clinton - US$75.9 million
- His wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, also contributed to their combined net worth through her own earnings.
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9. Herbert Hoover - US$83 million
- Herbert Hoover was the 31st President of the United States from 1929 to 1933. And despite being an orphan as a child, he managed to become a self-made man.
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Herbert Hoover - US$83 million
- Hoover graduated from Stanford University and pursued a career as a mining engineer before transitioning into politics.
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Herbert Hoover - US$83 million
- He even authored a textbook on mining engineering and became the owner of numerous Burmese silver mines, which significantly contributed to his wealth.
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8. Lyndon B. Johnson - US$109.3 million
- During his presidency from 1963 to 1969, Lyndon B. Johnson accumulated a fortune of US$109.3 million.
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Lyndon B. Johnson - US$109.3 million
- Prior to marrying Claudia "Lady Bird" Taylor, who hailed from a wealthy Texas family, Johnson had limited financial means.
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Lyndon B. Johnson - US$109.3 million
- Together, the couple owned a sizable amount of land and livestock in Texas. But their primary source of income came from Lady Bird's ownership of a radio station.
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7. James Madison - US$113.3 million
- James Madison was the fourth president of the United States, from 1809 to 1817. He reached a peak net worth of US$113.3 million.
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James Madison - US$113.3 million
- Madison's parents were affluent and owned a significant amount of land. But despite his family's wealth, Madison faced financial difficulties later in life.
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James Madison - US$113.3 million
- His plantation was not as profitable as expected, and his stepson's drinking and gambling problems resulted in significant financial losses. This all contributed to Madison's financial struggles toward the end of his life.
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6. Andrew Jackson - US$132.6 million
- Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States, from 1829 to 1837, reached a peak net worth of US$132.6 million.
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Andrew Jackson - US$132.6 million
- Unlike many of his predecessors, Jackson didn't come from a wealthy background, and had to earn his own income as a lawyer.
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Andrew Jackson - US$132.6 million
- Jackson's financial situation improved significantly when he married Rachel Jackson, who came from a wealthy family. Jackson inherited a substantial fortune from Rachel following her death shortly before he assumed the presidency.
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5. Theodore Roosevelt - US$139.7 million
- Theodore Roosevelt, president of the United States from 1901 to 1909, had a peak net worth of US$139.7 million. Although he inherited a substantial trust fund, he didn't actively accumulate wealth.
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Theodore Roosevelt - US$139.7 million
- Instead, he dedicated most of his adult life to public service, beginning with his election to the New York State Assembly when he was 23 years old.
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Theodore Roosevelt - US$139.7 million
- Unfortunately, Roosevelt suffered a financial setback when a ranch investment in the Dakotas resulted in a significant loss of his fortune.
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4. Thomas Jefferson - US$236.8 million
- The third president of the United States, from 1801 to 1809, Thomas Jefferson's net worth peaked at US$236.8 million.
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Thomas Jefferson - US$236.8 million
- Jefferson inherited 3,000 acres (1,200 hectares) of land near Charlottesville, Virginia, from his father, and later purchased an additional 2,000 acres (809 hectares) of land.
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Thomas Jefferson - US$236.8 million
- Although he remained wealthy for most of his life, Jefferson was in significant debt when he passed away. This is partly due to unreliable farming income, and also his lavish spending.
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3. George Washington - US$587 million
- George Washington, the first president of the United States, who served from 1789 to 1797, had a peak net worth of US$587 million.
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George Washington - US$587 million
- Most of Washington's wealth was inherited, as he received his profitable plantation, Mount Vernon, from his half brother.
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George Washington - US$587 million
- In addition, Washington earned a substantial income as a general and later as president. His presidential salary in 1789 was US$25,000, which constituted 2% of the entire US budget.
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2. John F. Kennedy - US$1.1 billion
- During his tenure as the 35th president from 1961 to 1963, John F. Kennedy's net worth reached a peak of US$1.1 billion.
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John F. Kennedy - US$1.1 billion
- Kennedy's wealth was entirely inherited. His father, Joe Kennedy, had built a fortune through banking and investments, making him one of the wealthiest people in the country.
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John F. Kennedy - US$1.1 billion
- Additionally, JFK's wife, Jackie, was also from an affluent background, being an oil heiress.
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1. Donald Trump - US$5.9 billion
- The 45th and now 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump's net worth was estimated to be at US$5.9 billion as of February 2025.
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Donald Trump - US$5.9 billion
- Trump was born into wealth and inherited at least US$413 million from his father, Fred Trump. His wealth further increased when he took over his father's real estate business.
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Donald Trump - US$5.9 billion
- During his presidency, Trump faced controversy over his financial dealings, including potential conflicts of interest related to his businesses and his refusal to release his tax returns. Sources: (TheRichest) (CNBC) See also: The wealthiest pastors around the globe
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The richest US presidents in history
Many former presidents do not even come close!
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From the earliest days of the republic, the intersection of money and power has often intertwined when it comes to the US presidency. Connections have long helped America's wealthiest families realize their presidential dreams, resulting in presidents who came to power while already wealthy. Others earned their great fortunes while in power. In this gallery, we'll look at the top 10 richest American presidents of all time, their net worth, and the source of their wealth.
Click on to discover the richest US presidents of all time.
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