#5
The Mars Family — $160 Billion (Mars Inc.)
$160B from candy. Owns M&Ms, Snickers, pet food. Zero public appearances.
The Mars family commands a combined $160 billion fortune, making them the highest per-capita wealth holders on this list, surpassing even the Waltons. This fortune flows from Mars Inc., the largest privately held company in America with $50 billion in annual revenue, selling iconic brands like M&Ms, Snickers, and Pedigree. Founded in 1923 by Frank Mars, the company now generates 55% of its revenue from pet care. Yet the family remains pathologically private and refuses interviews or social media.
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