Virginia, Texas and Georgia lead the country in planned data centers
Number of data centers in each state, by operating status
Note: Planned category includes data centers listed as “under construction,” planned or “land banked.” Only the top 15 states by total are shown.
Source: Data Center Map, accessed Feb. 19, 2026.
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Virginia, Texas and Georgia lead the country in planned data centers
Number of data centers in each state, by operating status
| State | Total | Currently operating | Planned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 685 | 398 | 287 |
| Texas | 466 | 296 | 170 |
| California | 331 | 277 | 54 |
| Illinois | 262 | 139 | 123 |
| Georgia | 235 | 94 | 141 |
| Ohio | 223 | 166 | 57 |
| Arizona | 184 | 98 | 86 |
| New York | 154 | 148 | 6 |
| Oregon | 142 | 115 | 27 |
| Washington | 135 | 124 | 11 |
| Pennsylvania | 129 | 78 | 51 |
| Florida | 128 | 120 | 8 |
| North Carolina | 113 | 72 | 41 |
| Iowa | 105 | 64 | 41 |
| Indiana | 92 | 38 | 54 |
Note: Planned category includes data centers listed as “under construction,” planned or “land banked.” Only the top 15 states by total are shown.
Source: Data Center Map, accessed Feb. 19, 2026.
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