The Cox Family – $37.2 Billion
The Cox family’s fortune dates back to 1898 when James Cox purchased the Dayton Evening News. Before long, the company expanded to radio, TV, and more. Over the decades, the family has shifted in focus from newspaper publishing at its start to cable TV and automotive technology now.
What’s more, some of the companies that the family owns include Cox Enterprises, Cox Communications, and Cox Media Group. Back in 2015, it completed its $4 billion acquisition of DealerTrack, a maker of software for car dealerships. Moreover, the family’s $37.2 billion fortune is divided among James’ five grandchildren. What’s more, James’ grandchild, Jim Kennedy is Cox Enterprises’ current chairman.