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Area Code 640 Trends and Insights

Overview

Area code 640 covers a diverse demographic according to public data sources. The population is primarily composed of White residents (approximately 70%), with Black and African American, and Asian communities forming notable portions. With a total population close to 4.2 million, it's characterized by a slightly older median age of around 42 years. Economic trends show a maturing workforce with a steady labor force participation rate ranging from about 64% to 66%, outperforming national averages. Recent years have seen notable population growth, particularly between 2020 and 2022, highlighting the area’s attractiveness for new residents.

Call Complaint Trends

FCC complaint metrics indicate a surge in wireless/mobile communication complaints within the 640 area code from 2014 to 2023. Live voice call issues have notably increased, peaking at around 21 complaints. Prerecorded messages and text message complaints have fluctuated, suggesting dynamic communication patterns. Concerns about unwanted calls have risen substantially, with reports jumping to approximately 30 in 2023, although telemarketing and robocalls remain less problematic.