38% of Americans Live Within 5 Miles of a Data Center
neil_chilson · x · 2026-08-07
The Abundance Institute launched 'Data Centers Near Me', a tool letting users find the distance to the nearest U.S. data center. Citing research, the site highlights the industry's deep societal footprint: 38% of Americans live within 5 miles of an operational facility. The sector employed 501,000 workers by 2023 (up 60%+ from 2016), and counties hosting large data centers see a 4-5% boost in total private employment.
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