COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s growing data center industry is reshaping the state’s economy, supporting thousands of jobs and billions in economic activity, according to a new study released Thursday by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce Research Foundation.
What You Need To Know • A new study finds Ohio’s data center industry supported about 95,000 jobs and added $12 billion in 2024, with projections of 130,000 jobs and $20 billion by 2030
A new study finds Ohio’s data center industry supported about 95,000 jobs and added $12 billion in 2024, with projections of 130,000 jobs and $20 billion by 2030 • For every $1 in state tax incentives, Ohio gained $2.10 in return, pushing annual tax revenue from data centers to more than $1 billion in 2024
For every $1 in state tax incentives, Ohio gained $2