This Is How Much Money The Wealthiest Person In Each State Makes

Phil Knight, Oregon

Knight's $35 billion net worth is due to his standing share in Nike. He is the company's largest shareholder in the $36.4 billion business. He started the company and ran it for 52 years until his retirement in 2016.

Victoria Mars, Pennsylvania

Heiress to the Mars candy company, Victoria Mars has a $7 billion net worth. She is the great-granddaughter of Frank Mars, who founded the company in 1911. She inherited an estimated 8% stake after her father died in 2011.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.