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

Mark Zuckerberg, California

Facebook's founder has a net worth of $71 billion at only 35 years old. He started the famous social media platform in 2004 when he was just 19 years old at Harvard University. The initial idea was just so students could match names to faces in their class, but it took off and made him a multi-billionaire.

Philip Anschutz, Colorado

This investment king made his $12 billion fortune in various sports ventures. He owns the L.A. Kings, the L.A. Galaxy, over a quarter of the Lakers, and the Staples Center. Anschutz Entertainment Group operates more than 100 arenas and venues worldwise as well.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.