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

She said that while colleges qualify for grants based on their demographics, the initiatives that get funded are open to all students.

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Women age 50 and older are among the fastest-growing demographics in the workplace, according to the Labor Department.

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For years, AI in retail has been mostly predictive, helping forecast demand based on consumer demographics or shopping behavior.

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If so, it asks about the nature of the crime, the demographics of those involved, and whether the crime was reported to police.

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It says colleges would stop considering race, gender and a wide range of other student demographics in the admissions process and to require undergraduate applicants to take the SAT or ACT.

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Related Words

• enumeration 
• poll