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

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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Young families like Goodlin’s are coming to Paradise, shifting the town’s demographics away from the retirees who once lived there.

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Centre left political parties in many countries are grappling with how to deal with demographics, immigration, an era where public money is very tight.

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Strafford is over the age of 25, the firm added, and a screenshot of her TikTok audience demographics made them believe all of her followers were aged 18 or over.

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"The change could be particularly important among older demographics or people who are less confident using technology. The industry needs to work hard to explain how to use eSIMs", Mr Mann said.

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Related Words

• enumeration 
• poll