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 vast majority of the slowdown of immigration is because of policy shifts,” said Eric Finnigan, vice president of demographics research at John Burns Research and Consulting.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We remain optimistic about the long-term housing market with favorable demographics supporting higher demand over time, together with the structural undersupply of homes,” he said.

From Barron's

Both groups were similar in terms of demographics and other health conditions.

From Science Daily

The polyamorous community is bigger than many realize, said Amy C. Moors, an assistant professor of psychology at Chapman University who has researched the demographics of polyamorous people and discrimination against such relationships.

From Los Angeles Times

Black women are starting businesses at a faster rate than other demographics, driven by a less hospitable corporate world.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• enumeration
• poll