Over 83% of Americans Live Within 2 Miles of a Data Center
aronchick · x · 2026-08-31
A fun fact: more than 83% of Americans live within 2 miles of what most would consider a data center (100+ machines, dedicated power, etc.). This was shared in the context of a debate about the desirability of data centers in residential areas.
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