Colorado's richest residents list is once again topped by Phil Anschutz

Colorado's richest residents are reaching new financial heights, according to Forbes' recently released ranking of the world's most deep-pocketed people.

The big picture: This year's record 2,781 billionaires are collectively worth a whopping $14.2 trillion, up from last year's previous record of $12.2 trillion.

Zoom in: The 12 wealthiest Coloradans' combined net worth as of April 2 totals nearly $50 billion, and 75% of them are now worth more than they were a year ago.

Here's the list:

Philip Anschutz , 84

• Net worth: $15.3 billion — up from $10.9 billion in 2023. (#125 wealthiest in the world)
• Source of wealth: Energy, sports, entertainment
• Residence: Denver

John Malone , 83

• Net worth: $9.8 billion — up from $9.2 billion. (#232 wealthiest in the world)
• Source of wealth: Cable television, self-made
• Residence: Elizabeth

Mark Stevens , 64

• Net worth: $6.5 billion — up from $3.9 billion. (#424 wealthiest in the world)
• Source of wealth: Venture capital, self-made
• Residence: Steamboat Springs

Pat Stryker , 68

• Net worth: $3.9 billion — up from $3.2 billion. (#809 wealthiest in the world)
• Source of wealth: Medical equipment
• Residence: Fort Collins

James Leprino , 86

• Net worth: $2.1 billion — up from $1.9 billion. (#1,545 wealthiest in the world)
• Source of wealth: Cheese
• Residence: Indian Hills

Stewart Butterfield , 51

• Net worth: $1.7 billion — up from $1.3 billion. (#1,851 wealthiest in the world)
• Source of wealth: Slack messaging software, self-made
• Residence: Aspen

Thomas Bailey , 87

• Net worth: $1.3 billion — up from $1.2 billion. (Tied at #2,287 wealthiest in the world)
• Source of wealth: ​​ Money management, self-made
• Residence: Aspen

Cargill MacMillan, III. , 64

• Net worth: $1.3 billion — up from $1.2 billion. (Tied at #2,287 wealthiest in the world)
• Source of wealth: Cargill
• Residence: Boulder

William MacMillan , 69

• Net worth: $1.3 billion — up from $1.2 billion. (Tied at #2,287 wealthiest in the world)
• Source of wealth: Cargill
• Residence: Englewood

The other side: Three locally based billionaires are worth less this year.

Charles Ergen , 71

• Net worth: $1.4 billion — down from $3.2 billion. (#2,152 wealthiest in the world)
• Source of wealth: Satellite TV, self-made
• Residence: Denver

Kenneth Tuchman , 64

• Net worth: $1.1 billion — down from $1.7 billion. (#2,545 wealthiest in the world)
• Source of wealth: Call centers, self-made
• Residence: Denver

Gary Magness , 70

• Net worth: $1.3 billion — down from $1.4 billion. (#2,287 wealthiest in the world)
• Source of wealth: Cable TV, investments
• Residence: Denver