demographics

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

/ ˌdɛm əˈgræf ɪks, ˌdi mə- /

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noun

(used with a plural verb) the statistical data of a population, especially those showing average age, income, education, etc.

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Origin of demographics

First recorded in 1965–70; see origin at demographic, -ics

Words nearby demographics

demodulate, demodulation, Demogorgon, demographer, demographic, demographics, demographic timebomb, demography, demoiselle, demoiselle crane, de Moivre

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How to use demographics in a sentence

In his opinion this is far too simplistic, because the way different demographics vote can change over time.
Democracy Is Ailing. Here’s How We Can Start Reviving It|Vanessa Bates Ramirez|May 17, 2022|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.
‘Culture change takes years’: Facing ongoing calls for DE&I gains, publishers set new standards for hiring practices|Kayleigh Barber|September 21, 2021|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.
Behind real estate’s surprise 2020 boom and what comes next|Rachel Schallom|October 20, 2020|Fortune
Then, check out the demographics details of the audience who watches the videos from search results.
Five YouTube promotion mistakes that even experienced professionals make|Connie Benton|October 5, 2020|Search Engine Watch

They’re “modern, emerging business leaders,” he said, which has a lot of crossover to the demographics consumer brands look for.
‘Off the field business’: Sports is still shaky but sports business publications see a lucrative play|Kayleigh Barber|August 3, 2020|Digiday
He still held out hope in Georgia because changing demographics, particularly the influx of Latinos.
Southern Dems Won’t Rise Again|Ben Jacobs|December 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Because women with disabilities are one of the most at-risk demographics in the world.
#YesAllWomen, but Not Really: How Feminism Leaves the Disabled Behind|Elizabeth Heideman|November 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The political impact of shifting demographics is a hot topic.
How Old People Will Decide Your Future|Stuart Stevens|October 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
What do you think of books that are written today aimed at younger demographics, like The Hunger Games.
R.L. Stine’s Secret to Scaring the Crap Out of Kids|Kevin Fallon|October 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
No, the end of the Cold War and changing demographics had a greater hand in that.
Four Decades of Declining Trust in D.C.|Lloyd Green|August 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for demographics

demographics

/ (ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪks, ˌdiːmə-) /

pl n

data resulting from the science of demography; population statistics

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