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

“The difference can be explained by various factors, particularly changes in demographics of the two countries,” said Mirka Martel, the head of research, evaluation and learning at the Institute of International Education.

From Los Angeles Times

That approach centred on changes in demographics and dwindling numbers of churchgoers.

From BBC

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

From Los Angeles Times

She started analyzing her social media engagement — how many comments she had, the demographics of her followers — and used the information to help pitch herself on potential jobs.

From Los Angeles Times

But even beyond that unsolvable problem, it has become clear that the decades-long Democratic Party faith in demographics as destiny was a disastrous mirage.

From Salon

Related Words

• enumeration
• poll