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Community Fact Sheet
June 2026 Edition
Data Center Facts for Bastrop County, Texas
Verified statistics. Transparent sources. Your community, your decision.
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< 0.5%
of U.S. freshwater used by ALL data centers
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Behind-the-Meter
Self-powered solar, wind, and battery storage
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$15.5M/yr
Tax revenue per $1 billion invested
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Less than 50
Added student burden on local schools
Data Center vs. 500-Home Subdivision
| Metric | 500 Homes | Data Center |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Tax Revenue | $2.7M | $15.5M |
| Students Added to ISD | ~650 | Less than 50 |
| Daily Water Use | 300K gal | 14K gal |
| Daily Vehicle Trips | 5,000 | ~150 |
| Emergency Calls/Year | 2,500 | ~12 |
| Avg. Job Salary | ~$35K | ~$78K |
Verified Success Stories
Prineville, Oregon (Meta)
Rescued a declining timber town. Moved average wages from the lowest in Oregon to the highest.
Quincy, Washington (Microsoft)
Tax revenue fully funded a new high school, public library, and community hospital.
New Albany, Ohio (Amazon/Google/Meta)
Amazon alone contributed $1.4 billion to local GDP between 2015–2024.
Careers — No Degree Required
Data Center Technician $55K – $85K
Critical Facilities Engineer $75K – $120K
SOC Analyst $65K – $95K
Fiber / Network Tech $60K – $90K
Water Usage Reality Check
114M
gal/yr · 18-hole golf course
109M
gal/yr · 500-home subdivision
5M
gal/yr · modern data center