demographics

American  

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

noun

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

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demographics British  

/ ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪks, ˌdiːmə- /

plural noun

1. data resulting from the science of demography; population statistics

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Etymology

Origin of demographics

First recorded in 1965–70; demographic, -ics

Example Sentences

The demographics factor also sets healthcare job growth apart in some ways.

From Barron's

Economists at BNP Paribas called the report “clearly strong,” arguing it reinforces Powell’s view that slower payroll growth reflects structural labor supply changes like demographics and immigration, rather than cyclical weakness.

From Barron's

Economists at BNP Paribas called the report “clearly strong,” arguing it reinforces Powell’s view that slower payroll growth reflects structural labor supply changes like demographics and immigration, rather than cyclical weakness.

From Barron's

She writes frequently about the effects of inflation, changing demographics and societal shifts across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal

The demand for more labor can be explained in part by demographics: Americans are getting older.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• enumeration
• poll