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Area Code 518 Trends and Insights

Area code 518 encompasses a diverse population of approximately 2.4 million residents, with a demographic profile predominantly composed of White individuals at around 88%, followed by Black or African American residents at approximately 7%. This region demonstrates a mature population profile with a median age of 44 years, surpassing the national average. Economically, area code 518 has shown robust growth in median household income, consistently staying above the national median. The workforce participation has seen a gradual decline, yet the unemployment rate has significantly improved to roughly 5%.

Call Complaint Trends

According to FCC complaint metrics, area code 518 has experienced substantial fluctuations in call complaints over recent years. Wireless communication complaints notably peaked in 2018, closely followed by a surge in prerecorded voice complaints the same year. However, there has been a general decline in complaints across wireless and wired methods lately. Interestingly, specific issues like abandoned calls and telemarketing calls have shown marked reductions, with almost no reports in recent years. This suggests shifting communication patterns and potentially effective complaint mitigation strategies.