Introduction
The Amish population in the US is highly varied between states. In Pennsylvania, which has the highest population of Amish people, over 89,000 are reported to reside in the state. Ohio follows close behind with an Amish population of over 81,000. Indiana also has a sizable Amish population of about 62,800. While many of these populations have experienced steady growth since 2008, those in Arkansas and South Dakota have declined. The Amish lifestyle varies from state to state in terms of traditions and customs observed; for example, the groups living in Wisconsin tend to be more conservative than those found elsewhere in America. Despite this wide range of variation between states, many commonalities are shared across the entire US that unite all Amish Americans: a commitment to living frugally without modern technology or electricity as well as strong religious beliefs centered on traditional Christian values such as humility and hard work.
| # | State | Amish Population (2022) | Percentage Change (vs. 2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | 86,965 | 3.41% |
| 2 | Ohio | 81,730 | 1.86% |
| 3 | Indiana | 62,800 | 3.02% |
| 4 | Wisconsin | 24,105 | 3.92% |
| 5 | New York | 22,550 | 3.8% |
| 6 | Michigan | 17,920 | 1.27% |
| 7 | Missouri | 15,520 | 6.23% |
| 8 | Kentucky | 14,835 | 4.36% |
| 9 | Iowa | 10,205 | 3.66% |
| 10 | Illinois | 7,760 | 2.58% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,210 | 5.57% |
| 12 | Tennessee | 3,715 | 4.35% |
| 13 | Kansas | 2,230 | 4.45% |
| 14 | Delaware | 1,865 | 3.9% |
| 15 | Virginia | 1,820 | 12.35% |
| 16 | Maryland | 1,765 | 4.13% |
| 17 | Montana | 1,185 | 13.4% |
| 18 | Maine | 1,095 | 7.35% |
| 19 | Colorado | 835 | 10.6% |
| 20 | Oklahoma | 690 | -5.48% |
| 21 | West Virginia | 635 | 47.67% |
| 22 | Nebraska | 345 | 0% |
| 23 | North Carolina | 285 | 11.76% |
| 24 | Wyoming | 280 | -1.75% |
| 25 | Arkansas | 260 | -10.34% |
| 26 | Mississippi | 235 | 6.82% |
| 27 | Florida | 100 | 0% |
| 28 | Idaho | 100 | 66.67% |
| 29 | Vermont | 100 | 0% |
| 30 | Texas | 70 | 0% |
| 31 | South Dakota | 55 | -15.38% |
| 32 | New Mexico | 30 | % |
Amish Population by State
Arkansas
Amish Population
260
↓ 10.34%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#25
34,027
Ranked in the US
#33
2,225
Ranked in the US
#45
Colorado
Amish Population
835
↑ 10.6%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#19
149,007
Ranked in the US
#10
98,400
Ranked in the US
#14
Delaware
Amish Population
1,865
↑ 3.9%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#14
5,595
Ranked in the US
#48
15,100
Ranked in the US
#28
Florida
Amish Population
100
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#27
164,558
Ranked in the US
#8
657,095
Ranked in the US
#3
Idaho
Amish Population
100
↑ 66.67%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#28
471,241
Ranked in the US
#3
2,125
Ranked in the US
#46
Illinois
Amish Population
7,760
↑ 2.58%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#10
56,535
Ranked in the US
#20
297,735
Ranked in the US
#6
Indiana
Amish Population
62,800
↑ 3.02%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#3
46,253
Ranked in the US
#25
25,145
Ranked in the US
#23
Iowa
Amish Population
10,205
↑ 3.66%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#9
28,471
Ranked in the US
#37
5,475
Ranked in the US
#41
Kansas
Amish Population
2,230
↑ 4.45%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#13
38,640
Ranked in the US
#30
17,425
Ranked in the US
#26
Kentucky
Amish Population
14,835
↑ 4.36%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#8
37,077
Ranked in the US
#31
12,500
Ranked in the US
#33
Maine
Amish Population
1,095
↑ 7.35%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#18
10,987
Ranked in the US
#46
12,550
Ranked in the US
#32
Maryland
Amish Population
1,765
↑ 4.13%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#16
43,309
Ranked in the US
#27
238,600
Ranked in the US
#8
Michigan
Amish Population
17,920
↑ 1.27%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#6
45,185
Ranked in the US
#26
87,905
Ranked in the US
#15
Minnesota
Amish Population
5,210
↑ 5.57%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#11
32,863
Ranked in the US
#35
65,900
Ranked in the US
#18
Mississippi
Amish Population
235
↑ 6.82%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#26
21,936
Ranked in the US
#41
1,525
Ranked in the US
#47
Missouri
Amish Population
15,520
↑ 6.23%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#7
75,375
Ranked in the US
#15
64,275
Ranked in the US
#19
Montana
Amish Population
1,185
↑ 13.4%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#17
51,289
Ranked in the US
#23
1,495
Ranked in the US
#48
Nebraska
Amish Population
345
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#22
25,055
Ranked in the US
#40
9,350
Ranked in the US
#36
New Mexico
Amish Population
30
-
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#32
69,096
Ranked in the US
#17
12,625
Ranked in the US
#31
New York
Amish Population
22,550
↑ 3.8%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#5
82,866
Ranked in the US
#14
1,772,470
Ranked in the US
#1
North Carolina
Amish Population
285
↑ 11.76%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#23
91,521
Ranked in the US
#12
45,935
Ranked in the US
#21
Ohio
Amish Population
81,730
↑ 1.86%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#2
63,007
Ranked in the US
#19
151,615
Ranked in the US
#10
Oklahoma
Amish Population
690
↓ 5.48%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#20
50,800
Ranked in the US
#24
4,425
Ranked in the US
#42
Pennsylvania
Amish Population
86,965
↑ 3.41%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#1
52,149
Ranked in the US
#22
434,165
Ranked in the US
#5
South Dakota
Amish Population
55
↓ 15.38%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#31
11,297
Ranked in the US
#44
Ranked in the US
#51
Tennessee
Amish Population
3,715
↑ 4.35%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#12
55,456
Ranked in the US
#21
22,800
Ranked in the US
#24
Texas
Amish Population
70
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#30
371,007
Ranked in the US
#5
176,000
Ranked in the US
#9
Vermont
Amish Population
100
- 0%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#29
4,655
Ranked in the US
#49
7,865
Ranked in the US
#37
Virginia
Amish Population
1,820
↑ 12.35%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#15
96,748
Ranked in the US
#11
150,595
Ranked in the US
#11
West Virginia
Amish Population
635
↑ 47.67%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#21
17,179
Ranked in the US
#42
2,310
Ranked in the US
#44
Wisconsin
Amish Population
24,105
↑ 3.92%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#4
27,582
Ranked in the US
#39
33,455
Ranked in the US
#22
Wyoming
Amish Population
280
↓ 1.75%
Vs 2021
Ranked in the US
#24
67,454
Ranked in the US
#18
1,150
Ranked in the US
#49