demographics
Americannoun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of demographics
First recorded in 1965–70; see origin at demographic, -ics
Example Sentences
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But more recently, as ideas about what middle age looks like have shifted, along with the changing demographics of viewers, these films have largely disappeared.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
People who wonder why the cost of Social Security and Medicare keep going up have to grapple mostly with one word: demographics.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026
Nomura sees a shift in Indonesia’s consumption habits from boiled water to packaged water among demographics that seek standardized hygiene and relatively affordable pricing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
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
Changing economics and demographics require flexibility and adaptability.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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