- 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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Despite the overall drop, the demographics remained on par with last year in terms of the tournament's target family audience, with 22% of tickets sold to juniors, 40% to families and 28% to female attendees.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Simply knowing what to expect when it comes to racial demographics can help you manage your expectations.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
Experts say it’s a result of changing household demographics and pent-up demand that’s never been met.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
“As New Zealand’s demographics changed, new traditions emerged. Since the 1980s, when people returned from overseas, they added to the menus and our palates changed with them,” says Venner.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026
Changing economics and demographics require flexibility and adaptability.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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