Study of 1,600 Data Centers Finds Each Adds ~1,000-1,300 Local Jobs Within 3-5 Years
RachelVT42 · x · 2026-11-10
A study covering 1,600 data centers, cited by an Ohio economics professor, finds they create non-construction jobs too: an estimated 1,000–1,300 additional local jobs within 3–5 years of opening, on top of construction employment. Reposter RachelVT42 notes some people won't like the finding because it contradicts their preconceived narrative about data centers.
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