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The last estimation was around 300,000 in USA, but this is just a rough approximation,
Amish people do get birth certificates and get death certificates, but they move around allot between countries, and it becomes hard to say actual numbers in the USA.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe quick rough answer, is there are around 300,000,000 Americans and 300,000 around are Amish, which gives you 1/1000 ratio.
The Amish grew at fast rate before 2008, there still has been a steady climb since, but like most Americans most of population is elderly.
Even though Amish have been a vastly growing population, they originated from a small group of related people, when came to America centuries ago.
Genetic problems are increasing compoundingly leading to stillborns, infertility, and sever genetic illnesses, and some have projected in a few generation a complete collapse of the Amish people.
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∙ 12y agoAccording to the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies at Elizabethtown College there are approximately 261,000 Amish individuals as of 2011. Most live in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana. But they are scattered across 28 states in 448 geographic settlements.
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∙ 12y agoAs of 2011, the population is 261,150
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∙ 12y agoOver 9000.
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What is the most famous subculture in the US?
The Amish are the most well known subculture in the US. There are many different Amish groups in the US, and so they are found in many parts of the US. Also, the Cajuns in Louisiana.
How did the Amish get to the US?
The Amish got to America by ship. Back then, there was no such thing as an airplane.
How is Amish different from us?
The Amish are different from us because they live simply while we don't live simply.
Is there hutterites in US?
North Dakota was the center of US Hutterite settlement. Many moved north across the Canadian border when the state tried to limit their freedom to practice primitive Communism, but many remained. There are also many Amish, and most of the remaining Hutterite population has blended into the Amish community.
How many Amish are there in the world?
The Last average estimated I heard, was are around 300,000 members and growing. But because of centuries of intermarrying, there is the compounding factor of genetic diseases, which some theorize will cause a collapse of Amish people in near generations to come.
What states do Amish live in?
The Amish live in many states, such as Towns in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. These are the main States they probably live in many US states.
Did the Amish religion start in the US?
No, but because of persecution many Amish immigrated to the united states during the 1700's and a second wave of immigration in the 1850's. Most of the Amish coming to america in the 1850's did not remain amish and began to identify with the Mennonite. Two exceptions this are the Swiss Amish communites located in Berne and Adams Counties in Indiana. The amish themselves have their roots in switzerland in the late 1600's.
Are there lots of Amish people in Shipshewana?
Yes, there are there of many Amish people.
How many miles from Amish to Washington?
There are no Amish in washington state as of 2012.
What are Amish rules about communicating with the non-Amish?
They can talk with the "English" (non-Amish) all they want.
Can an Amish women breastfeed her baby?
Yes, many Amish women breastfeed their babies.
Which of the following statements about the Old Order Amish of the US and Canada is accurate?
Amish who enter business try to retain Amish family values by working at home and selling products from home
