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Area Code 970 Trends and Insights

Overview

Area code 970 spans a diverse and growing population of over one million residents. The region exhibits a demographic profile with a predominantly White population, approximately 93%, with diverse racial minorities. The area shows a median age higher than the national average, indicative of an older population with unique lifestyle preferences. Economically, area code 970 has consistently posted a higher median household income than the national average, reflecting positive economic trends. Despite a decline in labor force participation from around 68% to 63% over the past decade, the unemployment rate has improved significantly.

Call Complaint Trends

FCC complaint metrics for area code 970 indicate notable shifts in communication patterns. Wireless complaints peaked in 2015, while VOIP issues surged significantly by 2021. Regarding types of complaints, prerecorded voice issues have declined post-2015, whereas live voice complaints have remained high. Unwanted call complaints saw a dramatic rise from 2014, peaking around 2021, before dropping. Telemarketing issues spiked in 2015 but are currently absent from reports. These trends capture evolving consumer behaviors in managing telecommunications.