As of late 2025/early 2026...in the United States
Top 1% Wealth Key Metrics (As of 2026):
- Top 1% Threshold: Households need a net worth of at least ~$13.7 million.
- Average Wealth (Top 1%): Approximately $16.4 million.
- Total Wealth Concentration: The top 1% holds roughly 31.7% of total U.S. household net worth.
- Top Individual Wealth: Elon Musk (Tesla/SpaceX) - $428 billion.