Democrats are more likely than Republicans to see negative effects from data centers
% of U.S. adults who say data centers are mostly bad for each of the following
Note: Those who gave other responses or have not heard of data centers are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Jan. 20-26, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Democrats are more likely than Republicans to see negative effects from data centers
% of U.S. adults who say data centers are mostly bad for each of the following
| Dem/Lean Dem | Rep/Lean Rep | |
|---|---|---|
| The environment | 50% | 31% |
| Home energy costs | 44% | 33% |
| People’s quality of life nearby | 37% | 24% |
| Local jobs | 18% | 12% |
| Local tax revenue | 15% | 10% |
Note: Those who gave other responses or have not heard of data centers are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Jan. 20-26, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
