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

He still held out hope in Georgia because changing demographics, particularly the influx of Latinos.

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Because women with disabilities are one of the most at-risk demographics in the world.

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The political impact of shifting demographics is a hot topic.

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What do you think of books that are written today aimed at younger demographics, like The Hunger Games.

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No, the end of the Cold War and changing demographics had a greater hand in that.

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Related Words

• enumeration
• poll