demographics

American

[dem-uh-graf-iks, dee-muh-] / ˌdɛm əˈgræf ɪks, ˌdi mə- /

noun

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

demographics British

/ ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪks, ˌdiːmə- /

plural noun

data resulting from the science of demography; population statistics

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Etymology

Origin of demographics

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

Example Sentences

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After accounting for factors such as age, sex, and demographics, the analysis showed that glucosamine use was associated with a 25% greater likelihood that patients with MCI would later develop dementia.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

“This is an experiment. It will continue to evolve and we will tweak the model, but you have to start somewhere because America’s demographics are changing,” said Devereaux.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Johnson said the shifting demographics are coming from both the young and the old.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

“Poor affordability is keeping buyers on the sidelines while higher rates make homeowners hesitant to sell outside of demographics and necessity,” TD Bank U.S.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Rapidly changing populations in the U.S. will dramatically alter the demographics for the remainder of the century.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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