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Area Code 702 Trends and Insights

Area code 702, encompassing parts of Nevada including Las Vegas, exhibits a complex tableau of population and economic dynamics. According to public data sources, the region hosts around 2.27 million residents, predominantly White, with significant Black/African American and Asian communities. The area shows a male-skewed sex ratio and a median age slightly younger than the national average. Economically, a noticeable rise in median income places it consistently above the national median, underpinning a sound economic environment amidst a reducing workforce participation but improved unemployment rates.

Call Complaint Trends

FCC complaint metrics reveal varied communication patterns over the years in area code 702. Wireless call complaints peaked in 2018, while wired issues saw their highest in 2019. Interestingly, the rise in VOIP-related grievances in 2021 contrasts with an overall decline in complaints by 2023. Notably, telemarketing and robocall issues have sharply decreased since 2017, reflecting a significant shift in consumer experiences. Prerecorded voice calls once led complaints but have seen a downward trend alongside live voice and abandoned call issues, noting high points in 2018 and 2015 respectively, before tapering downwards, offering a glimpse into the evolving communication landscape of the region.