Amazon to invest additional $12B in MS data centers, bring 2,000 jobs to state
Amazon announced plans to open new data centers in Madison County and Hinds County, a $12 billion investment that brings the company’s total investment in Mississippi to $25 billion, according to a recent news release.
The Madison County project will cost $11 billion and the Hinds County, in which a former Delphi manufacturing plant will be transformed, will cost $1 billion, Amazon officials said in an April 9 news release.
“We’re covering all our energy expenses, increasing our investment in Madison County, expanding into Warren County, and transforming a former manufacturing plant in Hinds County — producing reliable infrastructure that will serve Mississippi for generations,” David Zapolsky, Amazon’s chief global affairs and legal officer said in an April 9 news release.
Here’s what to know about the data center expansion in Mississippi.
When did Amazon data center project start in MS?
Large-scale Amazon data center investments began in 2024, with the company breaking ground on its first center in Madison County, Amazon officials said.
What is an Amazon data center?
Amazon’s data centers store advanced cloud computing infrastructure, according to the release.
Data centers have the following benefits, according to Amazon:
- Backup power supplies to manage power outlets
- Data replication across several machines for disaster recovery
- Temperature-controlled facilities to extend the life of the equipment
- Easier implementation of security measures for compliance with data laws
How many additional jobs will this create?
With the statewide planned investment reaching $25 billion, Amazon also plans to create 2,000 jobs across all data centers in Mississippi, according to the release.
“The company isn’t just reinvesting in our state — they are again betting on our people,” Gov. Tate Reeves said in an April 9 post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
How do Mississippians feel about the project?
Mississippians are divided over the arrival of data centers, with some residents raising concerns about the environmental impact.
In December, several Warren County residents signed a Change.org petition demanding more transparency about the project.
“We’re not anti-jobs. But these hyperscale data centers come with real costs: massive electricity demands, unknown water usage, environmental concerts, and secretive development deals,” residents wrote in the petition.
