demographics

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

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noun

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

Origin of demographics

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

demographic

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

adjective Also dem·o·graph·i·cal.

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

noun

a single vital or social statistic of a human population, as the number of births or deaths.
a specific segment of a population having shared characteristics: The producers were looking for a show that would appeal to the 18-34 demographic.

Origin of demographic

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

Related formsdem·o·graph·i·cal·ly, adverb

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Related Words for demographics

poll, enumeration, statistics, demography, demographics, stats

Examples from the Web for demographics

Contemporary Examples of demographics

Jews do seem to have a far greater role in the movement than you would expect based solely on demographics.
How Jews Created American Modernism
Andrew Romano
August 1, 2014
The demographics of the midterms, broadly speaking, appear to favor Republicans.
Will Republicans Finally Win Back the Senate in 2014?
Kristen Soltis Anderson
May 29, 2014
As a result, Young won re-election easily, even as the demographics of a once safely Republican district rapidly changed.
Florida’s Midterm Warm Up
Ben Jacobs
March 11, 2014
Cultural divides, from demographics to religion, will contribute to widening the gap between party lines.
Demographics Or Destiny in 2016
Lloyd Green
March 10, 2014
“We do not keep any demographics on traffic stops,” Sgt. Laura McLean told us in an email.
It's Been Proven: "Driving While Black" is a Real Thing
Jamelle Bouie
January 10, 2014

British Dictionary definitions for demographics

demographics

pl n

data resulting from the science of demography; population statistics

demographic

adjective

of or relating to demography

noun

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

Derived Formsdemographical, adjectivedemographically, adverb

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Word Origin and History for demographics

1967, the science of divining from demographic statistics; see demography + -ics. Originally in reference to TV audiences and advertisers.

demographic

adj.

1891, from demography + -ic. As a noun, by 1998, short for demographic group or category. Related: Demographical; demographically.

demographics in Medicine

demographic

[dĕm′ə-grăf′ĭk, dē′mə-]

adj.

Of or relating to demography.