demographics
Americannoun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of demographics
First recorded in 1965–70; see origin at demographic, -ics
Example Sentences
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The information companies gather on users can range from internal purchase history, to internet search histories, precise geolocation and descriptive demographics like age, race and class.
From Salon • May 18, 2026
Outside advanced manufacturing, the economy is moribund, weighed down by debt, deflation and aging demographics.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
CEO Christine Barone highlighted strength in both existing and new markets throughout different periods of the day and customer demographics.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
“Overall, economic conditions are likely driving elevated unemployment among new graduates, while factors such as demographics and AI play a more limited role.”
From MarketWatch • May 5, 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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