Milam County, Texas: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Home to Rockdale, Cameron and Thorndale
Milam County is where a large share of Texas's next power plants are planned. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 1 data center in Milam County. 1,364 MW of new generation is planned here across 7 units, led by Yaupon Solar, LLC (solar). 1,034 MW of it is already under construction or built. Milam County is home to Rockdale, Cameron and Thorndale. Construction employs 896, up 22.4% since 2019, and construction is 2.8 times as concentrated here as in the U.S. economy. The Moratorium Tracker holds 1 local measure here (1 in force); the latest is “County moratorium on data centers”.
Cities and towns in Milam County
Milam County is home to Rockdale, Cameron and Thorndale.
Unincorporated communities (governed by the county): Ben Arnold, Burlington, Gause, Praesel.
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 Milam County
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 24,780 | 26,258 | ▲ 6.0% | 100th of 254 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 5,220 | 6,149 | ▲ 17.8% | 44th of 254 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $41,661 | $56,110 | ▲ 34.7% | — |
| Construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 732 | 896 | ▲ 22.4% | 69th of 155 by growth |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 4.7% | 4.6% | ▼ 0.1pts | — |
| Generating capacity added since 2019 | — | 990 MW | — | |
| Generating capacity retired since 2019 | — | 0 MW | — | |
| Planned generation (Aug 2026) | — | 1,364 MW | 138% of today's fleet | 12th of 149 by size |
Employers here counted 6,149 jobs in 2025, up 17.8% from 2019. 990 MW of that came online in 2019 or later, mostly solar. Its power plants have 990 MW of capacity, 100% of it solar. Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC is the largest utility serving Milam County, one of 5 with territory here. It delivers power that customers buy from competing retail providers. 26,258 people live here, up 6.0% since 2020. Unemployment was 4.6% in August 2026, against 4.7% in 2019.
Who powers Milam County
Net change in operating capacity since 2019: +990 MW. Colors follow the fuel legend above.
Utilities with service territory in Milam 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 | — | — |
| Entergy Texas Inc. | Investor Owned | Bundled | 457,369 | 13.66¢ | 24% |
| Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | Bundled | 113,890 | 11.42¢ | 42% |
| Heart of Texas Electric Coop | Cooperative | Bundled | 18,722 | 12.62¢ | 14% |
| Bartlett Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | Bundled | 11,527 | 16.09¢ | 24% |
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 6
| Technology | Capacity | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Solar | 990 MW | 100% |
| Largest plants | Owner | Technology | MW | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orion II Solar Project | Ben Milam Solar 2 LLC | Solar | 250 MW | 2024 |
| Orion III Solar Project | Ben Milam Solar 3 LLC | Solar | 250 MW | 2024 |
| Orion I Solar Project | Ben Milam Solar 1 LLC | Solar | 200 MW | 2024 |
| Stoneridge Solar, LLC | RWE Clean Energy | Solar | 200 MW | 2025 |
| Gransolar Texas One, LLC | Gransolar Texas One, LLC | Solar | 50 MW | 2025 |
| BT Jungmann | BT Jungmann, LLC | Solar | 40 MW | 2025 |
Planned generation 7
| Plant | Technology | MW | Status | Year | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sypert Branch Solar | Solar Photovoltaic | 294 MW | Under construction (≤50%) | 2026 | Sypert Branch Solar LLC |
| Cattlemen Solar Park | Solar Photovoltaic | 240 MW | Built, not yet operating | 2026 | Cattlemen Solar Park LLC |
| Adelite Storage Project LLC | Batteries | 230 MW | Approvals received | 2028 | Acciona Energy USA Global, LLC |
| Yaupon Solar Project (Hybrid) | Solar Photovoltaic | 200 MW | Built, not yet operating | 2026 | Yaupon Solar, LLC |
| Cattlemen Solar II | Solar Photovoltaic | 200 MW | Built, not yet operating | 2026 | Cattlemen Solar Park II LLC |
| Stoneridge Solar, LLC | Batteries | 100 MW | Built, not yet operating | 2026 | RWE Clean Energy |
| Yaupon Solar Project (Hybrid) | Batteries | 100 MW | Planned, approvals not started | 2027 | Yaupon Solar, LLC |
The Milam County labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 6,149 | $56,110 | 1.00 |
| Construction | 896 | $77,523 | 2.75 |
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 Milam County
1 data center in Milam County is on the SAVRN Data Center Map.
Local measures 1
| Measure | Status | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| County moratorium on data centers | In force | 2026-01 |
Milam County and its neighbors
Of the 6 counties that border Milam County, Bell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milam County | 26,258 | ▲ 17.8% | 990 MW | 1,364 MW | 1 | 1 |
| Bell County | 402,248 | ▲ 8.1% | 2,817 MW | 903 MW | 4 | 1 |
| Burleson County | 20,549 | ▲ 13.0% | — | — | — | — |
| Falls County | 17,869 | ▼ 4.7% | 941 MW | 500 MW | — | — |
| Lee County | 18,729 | ▲ 0.5% | — | 1,290 MW | — | — |
| Robertson County | 17,839 | ▲ 29.3% | 2,395 MW | 600 MW | — | — |
| Williamson County | 752,827 | ▲ 31.3% | 214 MW | — | 6 | — |
More of Texas
Milam County, answered from the record
Who provides electricity in Milam County, Texas?
5 utilities have service territory in Milam County in the EIA-861 2024 report: Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, Entergy Texas Inc., Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc, Heart of Texas Electric Coop.
What power plants are in Milam County?
6 operating plants with 990 MW of capacity. The largest is Orion II Solar Project (250 MW, solar).
How much new power is planned in Milam County?
1,364 MW across 7 units in the August 2026 EIA-860M inventory, 1,034 MW of it under construction or built. The largest owner is Yaupon Solar, LLC.
Are there data centers in Milam County?
Yes. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 1 data center in Milam County.
Is Milam County adding jobs?
Employers counted 6,149 jobs in 2025 against 5,220 in 2019 (+17.8%, BLS QCEW). Construction went from 732 to 896.
Does Milam County have a data center moratorium?
The SAVRN Moratorium Tracker holds 1 local measure for Milam County, 1 in force.