Stacker published state-by-state lists of the richest billionaires in North Carolina, Montana, Tennessee, Colorado, and Ohio, using Forbes data with net worth as of June 18, 2026. The series notes the origin of the billionaire label, citing Rockefeller in 1916 with Ford in 1925 as alternatives. It reminds readers there are about 3,000 billionaires worldwide today. The articles show which billionaires reside in each state and how they rank nationally within those states. Each piece uses Forbes valuations to compile a state list alongside national comparisons. Collectively, the reports map how wealth is distributed across these five states at a single point in time.