Share of U.S. Adults With Net Worth Over $15 Million
In the United States today, roughly 1% to 2% of adults have a net worth exceeding $15 million, according to recent wealth surveys and Federal Reserve data. This places them in the top tier of the wealth distribution, far above the median household.
How Many People Have a Net Worth Over $15 Million
With about 250 million adults in the U.S., an estimated 2.5 million to 5 million individuals meet the $15 million threshold. The exact count varies by source, methodology, and how assets and debts are measured.
Where the Data Comes From
Key sources include the Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances and reports from research firms such as Spectrem Group, which publish net worth distributions by wealth bracket. For detailed methodology and tables, see the Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances at https://www.federalreserve.gov/econres/scf.htm
