Richest People in North Carolina
James Goodnight is the richest person in North Carolina, with a net worth of $10.98 billion as of November 7, 2026. John Sall is second with $5.36B. There are 10 billionaires in North Carolina, worth $32.75 billion combined.
· Source: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires
| # | Name | Net worth | Today | Per second |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James GoodnightSoftware | $10.98B | — | $21.40/s |
| 2 | John SallSoftware | $5.36B | — | $9.07/s |
| 3 | Tim SweeneyVideo games | $4.24B | — | −$28.96/s |
| 4 | Roy Carroll IIReal estate | $2.55B | — | −$0.93/s |
| 5 | J. Frank Harrison III & familyCoca-Cola bottling | $2.09B | −$46.3M(−2.2%) | $4.21/s |
| 6 | Olivia HoldingBanking | $1.81B | −$25.41M(−1.4%) | $6.12/s |
| 7 | Claire Bristowbanking | $1.6B | −$22.67M(−1.4%) | $5.94/s |
| 8 | Carson BriceBanking | $1.6B | −$22.71M(−1.4%) | $5.93/s |
| 9 | Frank Holding JrBanking | $1.49B | −$20.84M(−1.4%) | $5.78/s |
| 10 | Ric EliasMedia | $1.04B | — | $0.71/s |
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the richest person in North Carolina?
James Goodnight is the richest person in North Carolina, worth $10.98 billion according to Forbes' real-time data on November 7, 2026.
How many billionaires are there in North Carolina?
Forbes counts 10 billionaires in North Carolina, with a combined net worth of $32.75 billion.