Billionaires Born in Detroit

Ranked by recorded net worth, using documented birthplaces.

RichGeo records 11 people for Detroit by birthplace. 4 have reported or estimated net worth of at least $1 billion.

11
People recorded
4
Net worth of $1B or more
$93.2B
Combined recorded net worth

Towns and townships

Locations without recorded people
Cass Corridor

Billionaires and Business LeadersBy net worth

  1. 1Steve BallmerAmerican businessman, former chief executive officer of Microsoft$51.9B
  2. 2Dan GilbertAmerican businessman$26.7B
  3. 3Stephen M. RossAmerican businessman$7.6B
  4. 4Edythe BroadAmerican art collector and philanthropist$7B
  5. 5Peter Karmanos, Jr.Tech founderAmerican businessmanUndisclosed
  6. 6Donald Bruce KaufmanPublic company founderco-founder of homebuilding firm Kaufman & BroadUndisclosed
  7. 7William BoeingPublic company founderAmerican aviation pioneerUndisclosed
  8. 8David M. OvertonPublic company founderAmerican businessmanUndisclosed
  9. 9Jay AdelsonTech founderentrepreneurUndisclosed
  10. 10John Robert BeysterPublic company founderAmerican physicist (1924-2014)Undisclosed
  11. 11Randall KaplanPublic company founderAmerican businessmanUndisclosed

Technology Sectors

Internet and Software 4Web 1.0 and the Early Internet 3Web 2.0 and Internet Platforms 1

Leading IndustriesBy associated people

technology1
gambling1
information technology1
clothing industry1
aircraft construction1
hospitality industry1
International Standard Industrial Classification1
gastronomy1
entertainment1
aircraft industry1
defense contractor1
entertainment industry1

Companies Headquartered Here

  1. 1Compuware2
  2. 2Rivian Automotive2
  3. 3General Motors2
  4. 4Rocket Companies1
  5. 5Kmart1
  6. 6Little Caesars2
  7. 7Jack Entertainment2
  8. 8StockX2
  9. 9Henry Ford Company1
  10. 10Rock Ventures1
  11. 11Rocket Mortgage1
  12. 12Cadillac1
  13. 13GMC1
  14. 14Chevrolet1
  15. 15Pontiac1
  16. 16Henry Ford Health1
  17. 17Ilitch Holdings1
  18. 18Shinola Detroit1

Wealth figures are in U.S. dollars and use the latest available estimate for each person. Read the methodology and sources.