Results: Largest Landowners in Rural America, conclusion
Published on 12/19/2023
The largest landowners in America have acquired millions of acres of land just in 2022 alone. Whether buying or selling, exploring new markets, and even purchasing inholdings (land privately owned inside national parks, forests, or state parks), these landowners have amassed quite a bit of acreage. But which one can lay claim to the most property? "The Largest Landowner in America" by 24/7 Wall St. Staff is the source for this survey series.
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Stan Kroenke is the fifth largest rural landowner in the U.S. with 1,627,500 acres of ranchland and land used for energy extraction. Kroenke married Ann Walton, a Walmart heiress, in 1974. He founded the Kroenke Group in 1983, a real estate development firm that has built shopping centers and apartment buildings. Are you familiar with Stan Kroenke?
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9%
194 votes
No
91%
1906 votes
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With U.S. land holdings of 1,661,000 rural acres, the Reed family are the fourth largest rural landowners. Timberland in California, Oregon and Washington are their primary property. Were you aware of the Reed family before today's survey?
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6%
133 votes
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94%
1967 votes
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Former cable media mogul, Ted Turner is the third largest rural landowner. He owns 2,000,000 acres of ranch and farmland in Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico and South Dakota. Are you familiar with Ted Turner?
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54%
1143 votes
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46%
957 votes
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With 2,200,000 acres, John Malone is the second largest landowner in the U.S. He is a cable TV mogul who currently owns the $24 billion company, Liberty Media. Malone is also part owner of the Atlanta Braves, Formula 1 racing, Discovery Communications, and Lionsgate/Starz. Are you familiar with John Malone?
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11%
240 votes
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89%
1860 votes
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The Emmerson family are the largest U.S. rural landowners with 2,411,000 acres of timberland. Led by now 94-year-old Archie Aldis "Red" Emmerson, the family, via Sierra Pacific Industries, has invested in timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Before today's survey, have you ever heard of the Emmerson family?
Yes
9%
181 votes
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91%
1919 votes
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