- plural of demographic.
demographics
Americannoun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of demographics
First recorded in 1965–70; see origin at demographic, -ics
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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
AI adoption is expected to rise, supported by favorable demographics, hyperscaler investment and policy momentum.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 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
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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