What tax revenue does a data center generate for the local community?

At the national level, the U.S. data center industry contributed an estimated $204 billion in local, state, and federal taxes in 2024. In mature markets, the numbers are substantial: Loudoun County, Virginia collected $875 million from data centers in 2024 — about 38% of its total tax revenue — despite data centers occupying only 3% of the county’s land.