- The Walmart heirs’ combined net worth is roughly $240 billion, according to Bloomberg.
- In public, the Waltons live relatively modest lifestyles despite their wealth.
- Here’s how they spend their fortune.
The combined wealth of the Walmart heirs — which includes founder Sam Walton’s children, Rob, Jim, and Alice, as well as his late son John’s wife, Christy, and their son Lukas — is roughly $240 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
While some have worked in the family business — whether that’s serving on the company board or working to manage the family’s wealth — others chose to pursue areas of personal passion.
Sam Walton, the original man behind the company that now encompasses both Walmart and Sam’s Club, set his family up for financial success when he divided the ownership before he died.
He wasn’t a man of flashy luxury, but you can see how his children are living a slightly more lavish life now. Here’s a look at how the Walton family empire spends its money: