demographics

[ dem-uh-graf-iks, dee-muh- ]

noun

1. (used with a plural verb) the statistical data of a population, especially those showing average age, income, education, etc.

demographics

/ ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪks; ˌdiːmə- /

plural noun

1. data resulting from the science of demography; population statistics

Word History and Origins

Origin of demographics¹

First recorded in 1965–70; demographic, -ics

Example Sentences

Californians of a certain age can recite it by heart: A 1994 ballot initiative sought to make life miserable for undocumented immigrants, with proponents claiming that unchecked migration was destroying the Golden State by burdening social services and changing the demographics of cities.

From Los Angeles Times

But in 1965, Congress loosened immigration restrictions and remade the demographics of this country.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite his frustrations, he doesn’t see this as the end for Arab Americans in the Democratic Party or the other demographics the Republicans made gains with this election.

From Slate

It was drawn up to be representative of the general public, both in terms of demographics and age as well as attitudes to assisted dying.

From BBC

Put crassly, both were succinct and certain bribes to demographics they had to win, an immediate economic incentive to vote Democratic.

From Slate

Related Words

• enumeration
• poll