How Americans view data centers’ impact in various areas
% of U.S. adults who say data centers are __ for each of the following things
Note: Those who did not answer and those who have not heard about data centers are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Jan. 20-26, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
How Americans view data centers’ impact in various areas
% of U.S. adults who say data centers are __ for each of the following things
| Mostly bad | Neither good nor bad | Not sure | Mostly good | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The environment | 39% | 14% | 17% | 4% |
| Home energy costs | 38% | 10% | 21% | 6% |
| People’s quality of life nearby | 30% | 17% | 22% | 6% |
| Local jobs | 15% | 17% | 17% | 25% |
| Local tax revenue | 12% | 12% | 27% | 23% |
Note: Those who did not answer and those who have not heard about data centers are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Jan. 20-26, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
