Do data centers actually create jobs where they are built?
Professors studying urban economics found that data centers created an average of 1,000 to 1,300 jobs per county between 2000 and 2023. These roles typically appear in supporting sectors rather than in retail or hospitality.
Key points
- Direct employment within data centers is typically low.
- Indirect jobs in supporting industries take a few years to materialize.
- Local opposition to data centers is growing due to skepticism over economic benefits.
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