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[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.

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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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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
n.

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.

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
Medicine definitions for demographics

demographic

[dĕm′ə-grăf′ĭk, dē′mə-]

adj.

Of or relating to demography.
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