* New national poll…
* More from CBS News…
Many Americans are skeptical about having a data center in their area, fueled largely by what they perceive as negative impacts on the environment and resources.
The construction of data centers in the U.S. has accelerated in recent years, but most Americans feel they don’t know a lot about them yet.
People’s own lack of familiarity with data centers contributes to their unease about having one in their local area. While people tend not to favor them no matter how much they feel they know, the less they feel they know about data centers, the less likely they are to favor one.
Overall, by more than two to one, more Americans oppose than favor having a new data center built in their area. Many aren’t sure.
* From the toplines…
* Methodology…
This CBS News/YouGov survey was conducted with a nationally representative sample of 2,023 U.S. adults interviewed between June 2-4, 2026. The sample was weighted to be representative of adults nationwide according to gender, age, race, and education, based on the U.S. Census American Community Survey and Current Population Survey, as well as 2024 presidential vote. The margin of error is ±2.8 points.
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