- plural of demographic.
demographics
Americannoun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of demographics
First recorded in 1965–70; see origin at demographic, -ics
Example Sentences
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It helped him take a lead over 12 other Democrats in a district with many different demographics, including a strong Jewish base.
From Slate ● Jul. 14, 2026
Participants provided information about their diet, smoking history, demographics, and cancer diagnosis.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 13, 2026
While hard discounters traditionally rely on lower-income demographics, years of persistent inflation have flipped the script, forcing wealthier households to aggressively trade down.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
A new study projects lower home prices and increased overbuilding risk in coming decades due to shifting demographics.
From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026
Paul had once told me about how the city’s demographics had changed over the last thirty years, and why that mattered for his job.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
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