Americans Are Increasingly Turning on Data Centers
Summary
A recent poll finds that 63% of U.S. voters do not want AI data centers built near their communities. Opposition to these centers has grown sharply, with concerns over higher utility bills, water use, noise, and changes to neighborhoods.Key Facts
- 63% of U.S. voters oppose building AI data centers near their homes, up 21 points since December 2025.
- Only 27% of voters support building these centers nearby; 10% feel neutral.
- Opposition is strongest among people with college or postgraduate degrees (72% and 79%, respectively).
- A Redfin survey found 53% of U.S. adults oppose local data centers; 65% of baby boomers and 60% of Gen Xers oppose them.
- Data centers are more opposed than other types of local construction, like new apartment buildings.
- Concerns include noise, traffic, heavy water and electricity use, and impact on neighborhood character.
- There are at least 430 local opposition groups in 40 states, with rapid recent growth in membership.
- State leaders who once offered tax breaks for data centers are now reconsidering due to rising local concerns.
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