demographics
Americannoun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of demographics
First recorded in 1965–70; see origin at demographic, -ics
Example Sentences
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When if comes to child immunizations, Offit has observed, there are no “peers” to emulate: “Different developed world countries make different decisions based on demographics, health system capacity, vaccine access, and vaccine cost,” Offit notes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Researchers then used Cox models that accounted for demographics, comorbidities, lipids, and therapies.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026
Simply knowing what to expect when it comes to racial demographics can help you manage your expectations.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
Nor will it be any use as he grapples with the country's huge debts, changing demographics or public concerns about immigration.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
When African Americans began to exercise their right to vote in the 1970s, there was deep concern among some prosecutors and judges about how the racial demographics in some counties would complicate their reelections.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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