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demographics

American  
[dem-uh-graf-iks, dee-muh-] / ˌdɛm əˈgræf ɪks, ˌdi mə- /

noun

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


demographics British  
/ ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪks, ˌdiːmə- /

plural noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of demographics

First recorded in 1965–70; see origin at demographic, -ics

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Anthony DeBarros is a data news editor for The Wall Street Journal, specializing in analyzing data for stories and visuals on topics including politics, demographics and the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

She attributes some of the gender divide to the fact that the two demographics are often presented with different informational realities, though it is difficult to quantify.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

After accounting for age, sex and demographics, the researchers found that glucosamine use was associated with a 25% higher likelihood that mild cognitive impairment would progress to dementia.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2026

"Given its young demographics and 'Digital India' aspirations, it makes sense for the nation to build and maintain its own internet infrastructure for security and governance purposes," she says.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

When African Americans began to exercise their right to vote in the 1970s, there was deep concern among some prosecutors and judges about how the racial demographics in some counties would complicate their reelections.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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