Amish Computers
Technology and computers are strictly forbidden within the community, but one computer has been made as an exception. The “Amish” community, was created by Alan Hoover who teamed up with computer programmers to make a limited functionality computer that’s basically just a spreadsheet machine for inventory and receipt tracking. The computer is advertised as: “Not just a locked computer; no modem, no phone port or internet connection, no outside programs, no sound, no photographs, no games or gimmicks. Nothing fancy. Just a work horse for your business.”
Amish Computers
Population Growth
In 1920, the population of Amish was at about 5000. In 1992, it was the first time that the population grew beyond 100,000, with a total of about 128,150 people, a 52.6% increase from 1984. In 2021, the population was at 361,635, making the Amish one of the fastest growing populations in the world, which makes sense considering the average Amish family has 7 children.
Population Growth
