demographic

[dem-uh-graf-ik, dee-muh-]

adjective

1. of or relating to demography, the science of vital and social statistics.

noun

1. a single vital or social statistic of a human population, as the number of births or deaths.

2. a specific segment of a population having shared characteristics.

   The producers were looking for a show that would appeal to the 18-34 demographic.

demographic

/ ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk, ˌdiːmə- /

adjective

1. of or relating to demography

noun

1. a section of the population sharing common characteristics, such as age, sex, class, etc

Other Word Forms

• demographically adverb
• demographical adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of demographic¹

First recorded in 1880–85; demo- + -graphic

Example Sentences

“I’m not running to represent a particular demographic of political philosophy as a moderate or progressive or conservative,” Dunlap said.

From Salon

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

In May, officials cited "a falling demographic over several years, significant surplus places, and only 18.5% of children living in the catchment."

From BBC

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

From BBC

Related Words

• analytical 
• numerical