~400,000 Amish across 32 states. Top 10 states — 90% of population.
Lancaster — Amish capital. Oldest communities since the 1730s.
Holmes County — largest rural Amish settlement in the world.
Elkhart and LaGrange — third largest settlement.
Fast growing. Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972) originated here.
Central NY. Cheap land attracts young families.
Western Michigan. Farming and furniture.
Old Order. Among the most conservative.
Rapid growth since 2000s. Cheap land.
Kalona — oldest settlement west of the Mississippi.
Arthur and Arcola — tourist centers.
Fillmore County. Dairy farms.
Southern settlements. Fastest growing.
St. Mary's County.
Yoder and Haven.
Shenandoah Valley. Old communities.