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Meet Walmart heir Lukas Walton, one of the richest millennials in the world: with a US$20 billion net worth at 36, he’s focusing on philanthropy over the retail empire his grandad Sam Walton founded
STORYKate Berbano
- Walmart founder Sam Walton is Lukas’ grandfather – the company remains the world’s largest employer and his descendants now have a net worth of US$247 billion in total
- Lukas suffered tragedy when his dad John Walton died in a plane crash in 2005, inheriting most of his fortune, and has channelled his energy into charitable causes just like his father
With a combined net worth of US$247 billion, the Walton family is the wealthiest in the US. The company’s founder, Sam Walton, was well-known for having built their massive fortune – but he’s not the only member of the clan worth knowing about.
Chicago-based billionaire Lukas Walton, 36, is one of Sam’s grandchildren – and one of the richest millennials in the world. However, life wasn’t always easy for the San Diego-born heir.
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So who is Lukas Walton, what is his role in the Walmart empire, and how much has he inherited?
He is one of Walmart’s heir
Born in 1986, Lukas Walton is the only child of Christy Walton and John T. Walton – the second-eldest son of Sam Walton, who established the Walmart empire.
According to Business Insider, the young heir attended Colorado College and majored in environmental science and economics. Forbes estimated his wealth to be US$20.5 billion and named him among the top 10 youngest American billionaires in 2022.
His dad tragically died in a plane crash
