Every President Ranked from Poorest to Richest

Jackson started from modest roots but rose to enormous wealth through land speculation, military pay, and slaveholding. His Hermitage plantation near Nashville grew into a massive operation that made him one of the richest men of his era. He also profited from real estate and investments across the South.

After leaving office, Jackson lived as a wealthy planter, surrounded by luxury for the time. His fortune stayed strong until his death in 1845. Still, much of his wealth came from slavery, a dark and defining part of his legacy despite his populist image.