Only 44% of Americans Would Welcome a Data Center Nearby
ReviewedNational
Study Details
- Pollster
- Embold Research
- Sponsor
- Heatmap Pro
- Sponsor Category
- Media
- Field Dates
- Aug 22, 2025 – Aug 29, 2025
- Published
- Sep 10, 2025
- Geography
- National
- Sample Size
- n=3,741
- Margin of Error
- +/- 1.7%
- Mode
- text-to-web
- Population
- Registered voters
Questions (2)
Q1. Would you support or oppose a data center being built in your community?
Support/OpposeZoningCommunity Impact
Support44%
Oppose42%
Unsure14%
Crosstabs
Democrats
| Response | % | n |
|---|---|---|
| Net support | -8% |
Republicans
| Response | % | n |
|---|---|---|
| Net support | 14% |
Independents
| Response | % | n |
|---|---|---|
| Net support | -5% |
Q2. Compared to other energy facilities, how do you view data centers as a neighbor?
TradeoffCommunity ImpactEnergy
Less welcome than wind farms56%
Less welcome than battery storage52%
Less welcome than nuclear plants48%
Less welcome than gas plants44%