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Area Code 832 Trends and Insights

Overview

According to public data sources, area code 832 encompasses a diverse population of over 7 million people, with a balanced gender ratio and a median age younger than the national average. Harris County is the most populous, followed closely by Fort Bend and Montgomery counties, which together contribute significantly to the area's demographics. Diverse racial representation includes a majority White demographic, followed by Black or African American, and Asian residents. Economic trends show a slight dip in labor force participation over the past decade, yet the area maintains a higher rate than national figures, with a steady employment-to-population ratio.

Call Complaint Trends

FCC complaint metrics for area code 832 highlight varying communication patterns. Wireless/mobile complaints peaked in 2018, contrasting with a decrease in wired complaints. VOIP-related issues remained consistently low. Prerecorded voice complaints surged in 2015 but saw a marked decline thereafter. Unwanted call complaints, particularly telemarketing, reached a high in the mid-2010s but have since diminished. Despite these fluctuations, unwanted calls continue to be a significant concern, underscoring ongoing challenges with spam and telemarketing under this area code.