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

/ ˌdiːmə-; ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪks /

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

In his opinion this is far too simplistic, because the way different demographics vote can change over time.

From Singularity Hub 

As of April 1, 2021, 29% of Insider’s editorial employees were BIPOC, which is a 16% increase year over year, according to the company’s demographics and pay report.

From Digiday

While demographics and record low mortgage rates are likely helping to drive demand, it’s also the lack of inventory this time around that has kept house prices high.

From Fortune

Then, check out the demographics details of the audience who watches the videos from search results.

From Search Engine Watch

They’re “modern, emerging business leaders,” he said, which has a lot of crossover to the demographics consumer brands look for.

From Digiday

He still held out hope in Georgia because changing demographics, particularly the influx of Latinos.

From The Daily Beast

Because women with disabilities are one of the most at-risk demographics in the world.

From The Daily Beast

The political impact of shifting demographics is a hot topic.

From The Daily Beast

What do you think of books that are written today aimed at younger demographics, like The Hunger Games.

From The Daily Beast

No, the end of the Cold War and changing demographics had a greater hand in that.

From The Daily Beast

Related Words

• enumeration
• poll