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Area Code 609 Trends and Insights

Area code 609 encompasses a diverse demographic landscape across multiple counties, with a population of nearly 4.9 million. The gender distribution shows approximately 97 males for every 100 females, with Middlesex County being the most populous. The area demonstrates robust economic trends, with median household incomes consistently surpassing national averages, suggesting economic dynamism. According to public data sources, racial demographics reveal a predominantly White population, followed by African American and Asian communities.

Call Complaint Trends

FCC complaint metrics within area code 609 primarily stem from wireless/mobile communication patterns, especially marked between 2014 and 2018. Although wired complaints have remained stable, VOIP-related complaints peaked in 2021. Recent years have shown a decline in complaints across the board. The period around 2017 witnessed significant spikes in prerecorded and live voice complaints, alongside a brief surge in abandoned call concerns. While complaints have diminished, text message issues are gradually increasing as we near 2024. Overall, there is a declining trend in unwanted call complaints, indicative of improved telecommunication management within the region.