"The Pew Research Center indicates that the current profile of data centers is 87% urban and 13% rural, but future additions will be 67% rural and 33% urban."
"Virginia leads with 685 total data centers, followed by Texas with 466 and California with 331, showcasing a concentration of data center activity in these states."
"The South region has 754 planned data centers and 1,209 existing ones, indicating a strong growth trajectory for data center infrastructure in that area."
"The report highlights that more than 1,500 new data centers are in various stages of development, signaling a significant increase in data center capacity across the United States."
The Pew Research Center reports a significant shift in data center construction, with two-thirds of new facilities planned for rural areas. Currently, 87% of data centers are located in urban settings, but future developments will see this ratio change to 67% rural. There are over 3,000 data centers in the U.S., with more than 1,500 new centers in various stages of development. Virginia, Texas, and California lead in total data centers, while the South region has the highest number of planned facilities.
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