Top 1% Net Worth (2026): How Much You Need, by Age, State and Country
It takes about $13.7M to be a top 1% US household, from $2.9M in Mississippi to $21.5M in Hawaii. See the line by age, state and country, plus a calculator.
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Net Worth by Age (2026): Median, Average and Percentiles, Plus Every State and 29 Countries
The typical US household under 35 is worth $39,000; at 65-74, $409,900. See where you stand by age, state and country, and why you can build wealth at any age.
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