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

It argued that "significant differences in demographics, need and geography" would make minimum levels of service "very challenging to implement at a national level, whilst also ensuring value for money".

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But if demographic trends continue as expected, there won’t be enough workers to finance the retirement security of millennials, who are also part of an unusually large generation.

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Despite their relative demographic vitality, many California Jews feel increasingly isolated.

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Mamdani’s victory could mark the end of old power structures in New York, he said, stemming from demographic changes and the shifting “ethnic politics” of the city.

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Monthly new Pip claims for under 25s have risen at the fastest rate of any demographic.

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Related Words

• analytical 
• numerical