Jimmy Carter Net Worth: How rich was the late US President?

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Jimmy Carter Net Worth: How rich was the late US President?

Jimmy Carter has a net worth of $14 million as of 2024. This figure is based on various sources, including his book royalties, speaking engagements, and pension from his time as president. Carter is the 39th president of the United States. He did not come from a wealthy family and has not engaged in any major business ventures since leaving office.

Jimmy Carter Net Worth 2024

Name	James Earl Carter Jr.
Net Worth	$14 Million
Net Worth before Presidency	$5 Million
Annual Income	$2 Million
Real Estate Assets	$10 Million
Stock Portfolio	$1.9 Million
Salary	$200,000
Book Royalties	$850,000

Net Worth Before Presidency

Jimmy Carter Net Worth: How rich was the late US President?

Before entering politics, Jimmy Carter was a peanut farmer and businessman. He took over his family’s peanut farm in Plains, Georgia, after his father’s death in 1925. He expanded the farm and made it into a successful business, eventually becoming one of the largest peanut producers in the United States.

Carter also had a number of investments, including stocks and real estate. In 1970, he reported an income of $15,000 from investments. Carter also served as a state senator in Georgia from 1963 to 1970. His salary as a state senator was $18,000 per year.

Real Estate Assets

Carter’s primary residence is a small ranch-style home in Plains, Georgia. He built the home in 1961 and has lived there ever since. The home is valued at an estimated $1 Million.

Carter also owns a significant amount of farmland in Georgia. The farmland is located in Sumter County and is valued at an estimated $5 million. Carter uses the farmland to grow peanuts and other crops.

Carter also owns two vacation homes. One home is located in Maine and is valued at an estimated $2 million. The other home is located on St. Simons Island, Georgia, and is valued at an estimated $1.5 million. The total value of Carter’s real estate portfolio is estimated to be $10 million.

Wealth Timeline

Jimmy Carter’s Net Worth in 2024 at the time of his death	$14 Million
Jimmy Carter’s Assets in 1990 after he retired from active politics	$8 Million
Jimmy Carter’s Net Worth 1970 right before he became the President	$5 Million
Jimmy Carter’s Wealth in 1950 during the initial days of his political career	$1.2 Million