Across groups, Americans are now more likely to say data centers are bad for the environment
% who say data centers are mostly bad for the environment
Note: Respondents who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted July 20-Aug. 9, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Across groups, Americans are now more likely to say data centers are bad for the environment
% who say data centers are mostly bad for the environment
| Group | Jan ’26 | Aug ’26 | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. adults | 39 | 54 | +15 |
| Men | 43 | 57 | +14 |
| Women | 35 | 52 | +17 |
| 18-29 | 54 | 64 | +10 |
| 30-49 | 44 | 59 | +15 |
| 50-64 | 35 | 51 | +16 |
| 65+ | 26 | 42 | +16 |
| Postgrad | 52 | 66 | +14 |
| College grad | 51 | 65 | +14 |
| Some college | 40 | 56 | +16 |
| H.S. degree or less | 28 | 41 | +13 |
| Urban | 41 | 51 | +10 |
| Suburban | 43 | 58 | +15 |
| Rural | 32 | 50 | +18 |
| Rep/Lean Rep | 31 | 47 | +16 |
| Dem/Lean Dem | 50 | 62 | +12 |
Note: Respondents who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted July 20-Aug. 9, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
