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

/ ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪks, ˌdiːmə- /

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

Related Words

• enumeration 
• poll