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Area Code 419 Trends and Insights

Area code 419 encompasses a diverse population of approximately 2 million residents, making it a significant region in terms of demographics and economic activity. The racial composition is predominately White, with Black or African American and Asian communities also present. The area has displayed a younger demographic profile, with a median age slightly below the national average. Economically, the median household income has consistently risen over a decade, surpassing the national average by 2022. Additionally, the labor force participation remains robust, with a notable decline in unemployment rates over the years, reflecting positive economic trends.

Call Complaint Trends

In area code 419, the FCC complaint metrics exhibit varied communication patterns over the years. Wireless/mobile service complaints surged to a peak in 2017, while wired service grievances have seen a gradual climb, marked by an increase in 2023. VOIP complaints have remained minimal yet slightly rising in recent years. Prerecorded voice calls witnessed a significant spike in complaints, peaking in 2017, before seeing a reduction. Issues with live voice communications followed a similar trend, while concerns over abandoned calls and text messages have been low. Although reports of unwanted calls have decreased, telemarketing complaints have notably fallen to zero, illustrating evolving communication dynamics in the region.