An AI data center should not be built in my community
Democrats75%
Republicans63%
Independents74%
Source: Gallup, May 13, 2026
Chart: Americans Agree
Chart: Americans Agree
Data Center in Community
Gallup, May 13, 2026
Details
| Question | Overall, would you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose or strongly oppose the construction of a data center in your area to support artificial intelligence, or AI, technology in the U.S.? |
| Response | Strongly or somewhat oppose |
| Poll Main Page | Americans Oppose AI Data Centers in Their Area |
| Interview Period | Mar. 2, 2026 to Mar. 18, 2026 |
| Sample Size | 1,000 |
| Policy Context | When this poll was conducted in March 2026, many cities and towns were debating, and some had blocked, the building of AI data centers nearby. |
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Position | Dem. | Rep. | Ind. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
An AI data center should not be built in my community Quinnipac University, Mar. 30, 2026 | 78% | 56% | 66% |