Billionaires Born in Wayne County

Ranked by recorded net worth, using documented birthplaces.

RichGeo records 14 people for Wayne County by birthplace. 6 have reported or estimated net worth of at least $1 billion.

14
People recorded
6
Net worth of $1B or more
$105.1B
Combined recorded net worth

Districts and counties

Detroit 11Dearborn 1Wyandotte 1Springwells Township 1
Locations without recorded people
TaylorPlymouth

Billionaires and Business LeadersBy net worth

  1. 1Steve BallmerDetroit · American businessman, former chief executive officer of Microsoft$51.9B
  2. 2Dan GilbertDetroit · American businessman$26.7B
  3. 3Stephen M. RossDetroit · American businessman$7.6B
  4. 4Edythe BroadDetroit · American art collector and philanthropist$7B
  5. 5Marian IlitchDearborn · American businessman, entrepreneur and billionaire$6.9B
  6. 6Hamilton E. JamesWyandotte · American businessperson. Founder and Chairman of Jefferson River Capital LLC. Former president and chief operating officer of The Blackstone Group$5B
  7. 7Peter Karmanos, Jr.Tech founderDetroit · American businessmanUndisclosed
  8. 8Donald Bruce KaufmanPublic company founderDetroit · co-founder of homebuilding firm Kaufman & BroadUndisclosed
  9. 9William BoeingPublic company founderDetroit · American aviation pioneerUndisclosed
  10. 10David M. OvertonPublic company founderDetroit · American businessmanUndisclosed
  11. 11Jay AdelsonTech founderDetroit · entrepreneurUndisclosed
  12. 12John Robert BeysterPublic company founderDetroit · American physicist (1924-2014)Undisclosed
  13. 13Randall KaplanPublic company founderDetroit · American businessmanUndisclosed
  14. 14Henry FordPublic company founderSpringwells Township · American business magnate (1863–1947)Undisclosed

Technology Sectors

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

Leading IndustriesBy associated people

gastronomy2
technology1
gambling1
information technology1
clothing industry1
aircraft construction1
hospitality industry1
manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers1
International Standard Industrial Classification1
entertainment1
aircraft industry1
automotive industry1

Companies Headquartered Here

  1. 1Compuware2
  2. 2Rivian Automotive2
  3. 3General Motors2
  4. 4Rocket Companies1
  5. 5Kmart1
  6. 6Ford Motor Company1
  7. 7Masco1
  8. 8Little Caesars2
  9. 9Jack Entertainment2
  10. 10StockX2
  11. 11Henry Ford Company1
  12. 12Rock Ventures1
  13. 13Rocket Mortgage1
  14. 14Cadillac1
  15. 15GMC1
  16. 16Chevrolet1
  17. 17Pontiac1
  18. 18Stardock1
  19. 19Ford Performancedeudsch1
  20. 20Henry Ford Health1
  21. 21Ilitch Holdings1
  22. 22Shinola Detroit1

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