Statistics
Data Center Statistics (2026)
40 headline numbers on tracked U.S. data center projects, computed from the Census records when this page is built. 170 projects, 126.07 GW of planned capacity and 112 moratorium actions as of October 14, 2026.
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The pipeline
Tracked projects
170
The Census holds a sourced record for 170 major U.S. data center projects in 36 states. It is not a count of every data center in the country.
As of · All projects
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): Tracked projects, 170. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-tracked-projects
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): Tracked projects, 170.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-tracked-projects. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
States with a tracked project
36
36 states have at least one tracked project; the rest have none on record.
As of · By state
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): States with a tracked project, 36. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-states-with-projects
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): States with a tracked project, 36.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-states-with-projects. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
Operating projects
13
13 tracked projects are operating according to the latest cited sources.
As of · Project register
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): Operating projects, 13. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-status-operating
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): Operating projects, 13.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-status-operating. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
Under construction projects
46
46 tracked projects are under construction according to the latest cited sources.
As of · Project register
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): Under construction projects, 46. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-status-under_construction
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): Under construction projects, 46.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-status-under_construction. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
Approved projects
44
44 tracked projects are approved according to the latest cited sources.
As of · Project register
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): Approved projects, 44. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-status-approved
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): Approved projects, 44.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-status-approved. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
Proposed projects
34
34 tracked projects are proposed according to the latest cited sources.
As of · Project register
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): Proposed projects, 34. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-status-proposed
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): Proposed projects, 34.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-status-proposed. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
Rumored projects
6
6 tracked projects are reported but not yet formally filed or announced. They are in the project count but not in capacity totals.
As of · Status definitions
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): Rumored projects, 6. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-status-rumored
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): Rumored projects, 6.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-status-rumored. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
Paused, cancelled or denied projects
27
8 paused, 12 cancelled and 7 denied. These stay in the record with their history.
As of · Project register
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): Paused, cancelled or denied projects, 27. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-status-stopped
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): Paused, cancelled or denied projects, 27.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-status-stopped. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
Planned capacity in the pipeline
126.07 GW
83 proposed, approved, under-construction or operating projects publish a planned capacity, adding up to 126.07 GW; 54 active projects publish none and are not estimated.
As of · Capacity meter
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): Planned capacity in the pipeline, 126.07 GW. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-pipeline-capacity
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): Planned capacity in the pipeline, 126.07 GW.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-pipeline-capacity. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
Capacity under construction
70.16 GW
46 projects under construction publish 70.16 GW of planned capacity, the full planned figure rather than what is built so far.
As of · Project register
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): Capacity under construction, 70.16 GW. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-uc-capacity
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): Capacity under construction, 70.16 GW.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-uc-capacity. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
AI data center projects
42
42 tracked projects are shown by their own records to be built for AI and not paused, cancelled or denied. Each has the evidence listed.
As of · AI data center count
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): AI data center projects, 42. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-ai-campuses
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): AI data center projects, 42.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-ai-campuses. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
Planned capacity of AI projects
68.38 GW
Proposed, approved, under-construction and operating AI projects that publish a capacity add up to 68.38 GW, within the 126.07 GW pipeline total.
As of · AI data center count
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): Planned capacity of AI projects, 68.38 GW. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-ai-capacity
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): Planned capacity of AI projects, 68.38 GW.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-ai-capacity. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
Projects and planned capacity by status
| Status | Projects | Capacity published by | Planned capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumored | 6 | 1 | 300 MW |
| Proposed | 34 | 18 | 23.1 GW |
| Approved | 44 | 24 | 28.64 GW |
| Under construction | 46 | 33 | 70.16 GW |
| Operating | 13 | 8 | 4.18 GW |
| Paused | 8 | 4 | 2.43 GW |
| Cancelled | 12 | 5 | 2.22 GW |
| Denied | 7 | 1 | 600 MW |
Method: what is counted and what is not
Counts are of tracked projects: major U.S. projects with a sourced record. Smaller colocation and enterprise facilities are not included, so these are not national totals.
Planned capacity adds each record’s first published capacity figure (total power, else IT load) for proposed, approved, under-construction and operating projects. A project that publishes none is counted separately and never estimated. IT load is the power reaching computing equipment; total power also covers cooling and losses, so a total that mixes the two understates total power draw.
Rumored, paused, cancelled and denied projects are in project counts but not in capacity totals.
Local response
Moratorium and pause actions
112
The tracker records 112 local or state actions on data center moratoriums in 27 states, including rejections and reversals.
As of · Moratorium tracker
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): Moratorium and pause actions, 112. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-moratorium-actions
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): Moratorium and pause actions, 112.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-moratorium-actions. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
Adopted, extended or announced pauses
103
103 recorded actions adopted, extended or announced a pause. A pause may have ended since; each entry links to its source.
As of · Moratorium tracker
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): Adopted, extended or announced pauses, 103. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-moratorium-in-force
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): Adopted, extended or announced pauses, 103.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-moratorium-in-force. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
States with a recorded moratorium action
27
Actions are on record in 27 states; 3 statewide actions are included.
As of · Moratoriums by state
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): States with a recorded moratorium action, 27. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-moratorium-states
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): States with a recorded moratorium action, 27.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-moratorium-states. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
Rejected, lifted or set-aside pauses
7
7 recorded actions rejected a pause, lifted one or had one set aside by a court.
As of · Moratorium tracker
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): Rejected, lifted or set-aside pauses, 7. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-moratorium-reversed
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): Rejected, lifted or set-aside pauses, 7.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-moratorium-reversed. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
Court cases over tracked projects
38
38 cases on record, 30 pending. Allegations are not findings unless a court has ruled.
As of · Lawsuit tracker
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): Court cases over tracked projects, 38. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-lawsuits
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): Court cases over tracked projects, 38.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-lawsuits. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
Pending court cases
30
30 cases had no recorded final ruling at the date of its latest source.
As of · Lawsuit tracker
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): Pending court cases, 30. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-lawsuits-pending
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): Pending court cases, 30.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-lawsuits-pending. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
Cancelled projects
12
12 tracked projects were withdrawn or cancelled by the developer or the host community.
As of · Project register
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): Cancelled projects, 12. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-cancelled-projects
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): Cancelled projects, 12.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-cancelled-projects. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
Denied projects
7
7 tracked projects were denied a required approval.
As of · Project register
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): Denied projects, 7. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-denied-projects
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): Denied projects, 7.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-denied-projects. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
Moratorium actions by type
| Action | Recorded |
|---|---|
| Adopted | 94 |
| Extended | 8 |
| Rejected | 6 |
| Set aside by court | 1 |
| Vote to draft a pause | 1 |
| Announced | 1 |
| Extension recommended | 1 |
Method: what is counted and what is not
Moratorium actions are every pause, extension, rejection, lift or court reversal confirmed in a published notice or report; one jurisdiction can appear more than once. Statewide actions are included and counted once each.
Court cases are those confirmed against a filing or news report. Status is as of each source’s date. Cancelled and denied are project statuses, counted once per project.
Economics
Announced investment
$769.2 billion
78 proposed, approved, under-construction or operating projects state an investment figure; they add up to $769.2 billion. These are announced figures, some covering several phases or sites.
As of · Ranked by investment
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): Announced investment, $769.2 billion. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-investment
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): Announced investment, $769.2 billion.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-investment. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
Announced permanent jobs
27,193
70 active projects announce a permanent jobs figure, 27,193 in all. Announced, not realized; ranges and text figures are not added.
As of · Jobs near a ZIP code
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): Announced permanent jobs, 27,193. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-jobs-permanent
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): Announced permanent jobs, 27,193.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-jobs-permanent. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
Projects announcing construction jobs
53
53 projects announce a construction jobs figure. Construction jobs are temporary and overlap in time, so they are never added together.
As of · Jobs near a ZIP code
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): Projects announcing construction jobs, 53. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-jobs-construction-projects
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): Projects announcing construction jobs, 53.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-jobs-construction-projects. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
Projects with documented tax incentive terms
81
81 tracked projects have a tax abatement, exemption, payment-in-lieu or similar term on record.
As of · Tax breaks tracker
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): Projects with documented tax incentive terms, 81. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-incentives
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): Projects with documented tax incentive terms, 81.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-incentives. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
Stated abatement value
$12.1 billion
6 active projects state a dollar value for an abatement, $12.1 billion in all. Terms differ by deal, so the total is a sum of stated figures, not a cost to taxpayers.
As of · Tax breaks tracker
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): Stated abatement value, $12.1 billion. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-abatement-value
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): Stated abatement value, $12.1 billion.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-abatement-value. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
Method: what is counted and what is not
Investment, jobs and abatement values are the first figure each record publishes, as stated by its source, for proposed, approved, under-construction and operating projects. They are announcements, not outcomes, and some cover several phases or sites.
Permanent jobs are summed only where the figure is a single number. Construction jobs are never summed: they are temporary and overlap. Ranges and text figures are shown on project pages and not added.
Water and power
Projects publishing a daily water figure
32
32 active projects publish a per-day water use figure. Most publish none.
As of · Water use tracker
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): Projects publishing a daily water figure, 32. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-water-projects
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): Projects publishing a daily water figure, 32.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-water-projects. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
Published water use, per day
46.3 million gal
The published per-day figures add up to 46.3 million gallons a day. Some are maximums or full build-out figures, so the sum is a ceiling.
As of · Water use tracker
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): Published water use, per day, 46.3 million gal. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-water-total
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): Published water use, per day, 46.3 million gal.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-water-total. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
Projects with a documented power arrangement
116
116 tracked projects have a documented utility, grid operator, generation plan or permit.
As of · Power tracker
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): Projects with a documented power arrangement, 116. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-power-documented
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): Projects with a documented power arrangement, 116.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-power-documented. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
Projects with on-site or dedicated generation
15
15 projects include on-site or dedicated power generation in the cited sources.
As of · Power tracker
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): Projects with on-site or dedicated generation, 15. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-onsite-generation
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): Projects with on-site or dedicated generation, 15.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-onsite-generation. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
Capacity figures that are IT load
4
4 projects publish IT load rather than total facility power, so their capacity understates total power draw. Totals above mix both.
As of · Methodology
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): Capacity figures that are IT load, 4. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-it-load-basis
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): Capacity figures that are IT load, 4.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-it-load-basis. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
Method: what is counted and what is not
Water counts the first per-day figure a record publishes for active projects. Annual or per-phase figures are not converted. Published figures are often maximums.
Power counts projects whose sources document a utility, grid operator, generation plan or permit. A project not counted has no such document in the sources reviewed, which is not the same as having none.
Geography
State with the most tracked projects
Texas
Texas has 15 tracked projects, the most of any state.
As of · Texas
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): State with the most tracked projects, Texas. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-top-state-projects
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): State with the most tracked projects, Texas.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-top-state-projects. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
State with the most pipeline capacity
Texas
Texas has 32.45 GW of published capacity in active projects, the most of any state.
As of · Texas
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): State with the most pipeline capacity, Texas. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-top-state-capacity
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): State with the most pipeline capacity, Texas.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-top-state-capacity. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
Counties with a tracked project
145
145 countys host at least one tracked project. Locations are approximate where a record gives only a town or county.
As of · County fact sheets
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): Counties with a tracked project, 145. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-counties
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): Counties with a tracked project, 145.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-counties. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
Largest project by published capacity
17 GW
Fermi America Project Matador in Amarillo, Carson County, TX publishes the largest planned capacity of any tracked project.
As of · Fermi America Project Matador
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): Largest project by published capacity, 17 GW. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-largest-project
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): Largest project by published capacity, 17 GW.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-largest-project. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
Top states by tracked projects
Top states by pipeline capacity
| State | Planned capacity |
|---|---|
| Texas | 32.45 GW |
| West Virginia | 11.76 GW |
| Ohio | 11.49 GW |
| Utah | 9.07 GW |
| Illinois | 7.06 GW |
| Pennsylvania | 6.7 GW |
| Louisiana | 5.33 GW |
| Georgia | 4.36 GW |
| Wyoming | 3.95 GW |
| Maryland | 3.22 GW |
Method: what is counted and what is not
Locations are approximate where a record gives only a town or county. State and county rankings use the tracked projects only; a county is counted if it hosts at least one.
What changed recently
New projects, last 30 days
0
0 tracked projects have their earliest dated milestone in the 30 days to October 14, 2026.
As of · Latest changes
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): New projects, last 30 days, 0. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-new-projects-30
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): New projects, last 30 days, 0.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-new-projects-30. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
New projects, last 90 days
4
4 tracked projects have their earliest dated milestone in the 90 days to October 14, 2026.
As of · Latest changes
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): New projects, last 90 days, 4. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-new-projects-90
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): New projects, last 90 days, 4.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-new-projects-90. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
New moratorium actions, last 30 days
21
21 adopted, extended or announced pauses dated in the 30 days to October 14, 2026.
As of · Moratorium tracker
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): New moratorium actions, last 30 days, 21. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-new-moratoriums-30
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): New moratorium actions, last 30 days, 21.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-new-moratoriums-30. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
New moratorium actions, last 90 days
45
45 adopted, extended or announced pauses dated in the 90 days to October 14, 2026.
As of · Moratorium tracker
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): New moratorium actions, last 90 days, 45. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-new-moratoriums-90
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): New moratorium actions, last 90 days, 45.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-new-moratoriums-90. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
Dated changes recorded, last 30 days
55
55 dated changes in project timelines in the 30 days to October 14, 2026, each with its source.
As of · Latest changes
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): Dated changes recorded, last 30 days, 55. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-changes-30
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): Dated changes recorded, last 30 days, 55.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-changes-30. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
Court cases filed, last 90 days
6
6 cases filed in the 90 days to October 14, 2026.
As of · Lawsuit tracker
Cite
APA Data Center Census. (2026, October 14). Data Center Statistics (2026): Court cases filed, last 90 days, 6. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-lawsuits-90
MLA “Data Center Statistics (2026): Court cases filed, last 90 days, 6.” Data Center Census, 14 Oct. 2026, https://datacentercensus.com/statistics#stat-lawsuits-90. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
Method: what is counted and what is not
Windows count back from the build date. A project is “new” when its earliest dated milestone falls in the window; an earlier year-only milestone keeps it out. Moratorium actions use the vote date, else the date of the source. A date known only to the month counts as the last day of that month, so it enters a window when the month ends.
Data center statistics: common questions
How many data centers are being built in the U.S.?
As of October 14, 2026, the Data Center Census tracks 170 major U.S. data center projects: 46 under construction, 44 approved, 34 proposed and 13 operating. The count covers projects with a sourced record, not every data center in the country.
How much power are tracked data center projects planning?
126.07 GW of planned capacity is published across the proposed, approved, under-construction and operating projects that state one. 54 active projects publish none. Some figures are IT load rather than total power.
How many data center moratoriums are there?
The tracker records 112 moratorium and pause actions in 27 states, 103 of them adopted, extended or announced, as of October 14, 2026.
How many data center projects have been cancelled or denied?
12 tracked projects are cancelled and 7 denied; 38 court cases are on record.
How many jobs do announced data center projects promise?
Active projects that state a single permanent jobs figure announce 27,193 permanent jobs in total. These are announced numbers, and construction jobs are not added up.
Where are the most data centers being built?
By tracked project count, Texas leads; by published pipeline capacity, Texas leads.
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