Midland County, Texas: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Home to Midland and Odessa
Midland County sits inside the data center build-out. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 1 data center in Midland County. Midland County is home to Midland and part of Odessa (4,317 of its 122,707 residents). Construction employs 8,256, up 25.7% since 2019, and construction is 1.3 times as concentrated here as in the U.S. economy. 22 MW of new generation is planned here across 1 unit, led by Greater Bryant G Solar, LLC (solar). 22 MW of it is already under construction or built. Employers here counted 119,775 jobs in 2025, up 10.9% from 2019.
Cities and towns in Midland County
Midland County is home to Midland and part of Odessa (4,317 of its 122,707 residents).
- Odessa also extends into Ector County.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Midland County
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 170,722 | 187,855 | ▲ 10.0% | 30th of 254 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 107,971 | 119,775 | ▲ 10.9% | 76th of 254 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $78,610 | $96,364 | ▲ 22.6% | — |
| Construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 6,566 | 8,256 | ▲ 25.7% | 62nd of 155 by growth |
| Electrical contractor jobs (2019 → 2025) | 1,462 | 1,632 | ▲ 11.6% | — |
| Power line construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 236 | 546 | ▲ 131.4% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 2.4% | 3.3% | ▲ 0.9pts | — |
| Generating capacity added since 2019 | — | 140 MW | — | |
| Generating capacity retired since 2019 | — | 0 MW | — | |
| Planned generation (Aug 2026) | — | 22 MW | 16% of today's fleet | 144th of 149 by size |
140 MW of that came online in 2019 or later, mostly wind. Electrical contractors employ 1,632, up 11.6% since 2019 against up 24.0% statewide, at an average $101,471 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in August 2026, against 2.4% in 2019. Its power plants have 140 MW of capacity, 100% of it wind. 187,855 people live here, up 10.0% since 2020. Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC is the largest utility serving Midland County, one of 2 with territory here. It delivers power that customers buy from competing retail providers.
Who powers Midland County
Net change in operating capacity since 2019: +140 MW. Colors follow the fuel legend above.
Utilities with service territory in Midland County
| Utility | Ownership | Service | Residential customers (systemwide) | Residential price, 2024 | Commercial share of sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC | — | Delivery only (retail choice) | 3,477,215 | — | — |
| Southwestern Public Service Co | Investor Owned | Bundled | 222,146 | 13.35¢ | 25% |
Customer counts, prices and sales shares cover each utility's whole system in the state, not only this county. Commercial sales include data centers.
Operating power plants 1
| Technology | Capacity | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Wind | 140 MW | 100% |
| Largest plants | Owner | Technology | MW | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Hutt Wind Energy | Pioneer Hutt Wind Energy, LLC | Wind | 140 MW | 2024 |
Planned generation 1
| Plant | Technology | MW | Status | Year | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBG SOLAR | Solar Photovoltaic | 22 MW | Built, not yet operating | 2026 | Greater Bryant G Solar, LLC |
The Midland County labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 119,775 | $96,364 | 1.00 |
| Construction | 8,256 | $94,250 | 1.30 |
| Electrical contractors | 1,632 | $101,471 | 1.89 |
| Power and communication line construction | 546 | $90,956 | 2.82 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Midland County
1 data center in Midland County is on the SAVRN Data Center Map: see them by city and operator.
Midland County and its neighbors
Of the 6 counties that border Midland County, Ector County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland County | 187,855 | ▲ 10.9% | 140 MW | 22 MW | 1 | — |
| Andrews County | 18,914 | ▼ 2.6% | 1,298 MW | 223 MW | — | — |
| Ector County | 173,801 | ▼ 0.7% | 2,934 MW | 344 MW | — | — |
| Glasscock County | 1,128 | ▲ 60.7% | 743 MW | 613 MW | 1 | — |
| Martin County | 5,284 | ▼ 0.6% | 120 MW | — | — | — |
| Reagan County | 3,166 | ▼ 20.4% | 310 MW | — | — | — |
| Upton County | 3,131 | ▲ 132.0% | 1,841 MW | 175 MW | 1 | — |
More of Texas
Midland County, answered from the record
Who provides electricity in Midland County, Texas?
2 utilities have service territory in Midland County in the EIA-861 2024 report: Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, Southwestern Public Service Co.
What county is Midland, TX in?
Midland is in Midland County, Texas. About 147,565 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
What power plants are in Midland County?
1 operating plant with 140 MW of capacity. The largest is Pioneer Hutt Wind Energy (140 MW, wind).
How much new power is planned in Midland County?
22 MW across 1 units in the August 2026 EIA-860M inventory, 22 MW of it under construction or built. The largest owner is Greater Bryant G Solar, LLC.
Are there data centers in Midland County?
Yes. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 1 data center in Midland County.
Is Midland County adding jobs?
Employers counted 119,775 jobs in 2025 against 107,971 in 2019 (+10.9%, BLS QCEW). Construction went from 6,566 to 8,256.
Does Midland County have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Midland County. Texas has 25 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.