America's Richest Families of 2016

Today, Forbes released the list of America’s 25 wealthiest families for 2016. Collectively, they are worth $722 billion, which is down $11 billion (1.5%) from last year.

Here are the top 5 family fortunes in the U.S.:

1. The Walton Family


Net Worth: $130 billion

Wealth Source: Wal-Mart

2. The Koch Family


Net Worth: $82 billion

Wealth Source: Industrials

3. The Mars Family


Net Worth: $78 billion

Wealth Source: Mars Candy

4. The Cargill-MacMillan Family

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Net Worth: $49 billion

Wealth Source: Cargill Inc.

5. The Cox Family


Net Worth: $41 billion

Wealth Source: Media