The Walton family is an American family whose collective fortune is derived from Walmart, the largest retailer in the world. As of 2025, the family is the richest family in the world.
Sam Walton, founder of Walmart
In September 2024, Alice Walton had a net worth of $88.9 billion, making her the 18th-richest person and the richest woman in the world.
Samuel Moore Walton was an American business magnate, philanthropist, and military veteran best known for co-founding the retailers Walmart and Sam's Club, which he started in Rogers, Arkansas, and Mi
Walton family
…Christy Walton took her husband John's place in the ranking after his death. The majority of the family's wealth derives from the heritage of Bud and Sam Walton, who were the co-founders of Walmart. Walmart is the world's largest retailer, one of the world's largest business enterprises in terms of annual…
Walton in 1992
Walton's Five and Dime, now the Walmart Historical Museum, Bentonville
Walton (right) and President George H. W. Bush (left) in March 1992; Walton died 18 days after this photo was taken.