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Area Code 867 Trends and Insights

Area code 867 presents a diverse demographic and economic profile, according to public data sources. The population, roughly 1.8 million, shows a near-equal gender distribution and a median age of around 42 years. With a racial makeup comprising approximately 42% White, 34% Asian, and 11% Black or African American, this area showcases cultural diversity. Economic trends reveal fluctuating labor force participation from 58% in 2012 to about 56% in 2022, slightly below national averages. Employment ratios also varied, peaking in 2021. Though the unemployment rate decreased by half over the last decade, it remains above national levels, indicating shifts in job market dynamics.

Call Complaint Trends

Area code 867 has experienced changes in communication patterns, as demonstrated by FCC complaint metrics. Wired complaints saw a peak in 2015, after which they generally declined. Wireless complaints topped in 2016, yet recently showed a modest revival. Noteworthy is the increase in VOIP complaints in 2023, hinting at evolving communication technologies. From 2015 to 2024, complaints about prerecorded voices were most frequent in 2016, while abandoned call reports have increased in recent years, reflecting changing annoyance factors. Notably, text message issues spiked in 2023, illustrating an adaptation to modern communication channels by residents.