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Area Code 947 Trends and Insights

Area code 947 encompasses a vibrant and diverse region with a large population spanning several counties including Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb. According to public data sources, the demographic profile reveals a predominantly White population, followed by significant Black or African American and Asian communities. The area has seen steady population growth and maintains a median age slightly below the national average, reflective of its urban environment. Economic trends point to a declining labor force participation rate but an improving employment to population ratio, indicative of stronger job market conditions despite a decrease in the overall workforce.

Call Complaint Trends

In area code 947, FCC complaint metrics highlight varying patterns in communication methods and types of calls. Initially dominated by wired complaints, there was a notable shift as wireless/mobile complaints surged in 2016. More recently, there's been a reduction in both wireless and wired complaints, while VOIP complaints have remained consistently low. On the other hand, complaints involving prerecorded voice calls saw notable increases, particularly around 2016, with lesser fluctuations in other call types. While unwanted calls, especially telemarketing and robocalls, spiked considerably in 2016 and 2017, such complaints have gradually diminished, displaying a stabilization in communication patterns over recent years.