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MIDLOTHIAN – Google plans to invest $40 billion in Ellis County through 2027, including development at existing sites in Midlothian and Red Oak.
Google’s primary investments in Ellis County center on expanding its data center campuses in Midlothian and Red Oak, which are part of its massive $40 billion statewide commitment to AI and cloud infrastructure through 2027.
These facilities support the technical backbone for Google’s services and the development of artificial intelligence.
Google Investments
Google’s presence in Ellis County is a cornerstone of its Texas operations.
Midlothian Campus: Google established its first Texas data center here in 2019 and has expanded the campus multiple times since, including plans for a fourth building. Filings indicate an additional investment of nearly $1 billion into the growing campus.
Red Oak Campus: A second data center location in Red Oak was announced in 2023, with the first building becoming operational in late 2025.
Total Investment: While the exact portion of the $40 billion specifically for Ellis County is not itemized, the commitment includes continued build-out and expansion of these existing sites.
Economic Impact: These data centers are expected to create thousands of construction jobs and permanent, high-paying tech positions.
The total workforce (labor force) for the cities of Midlothian and Red Oak, Texas, can be broken down as follows:
Midlothian: Has a labor force of approximately 25,921 people. Of those, about 19,246 working residents are employed, with a 3.3% unemployment rate as of a 2023/2025 data snapshot.
Red Oak: Has a labor force of approximately 8,243 people. The number of employed residents grew to around 8,320 in 2023.
The figures above represent the total civilian labor force residing within each city’s limits.
