demographics
Americannoun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of demographics
First recorded in 1965–70; see origin at demographic, -ics
Example Sentences
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Nor will it be any use as he grapples with the country's huge debts, changing demographics or public concerns about immigration.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
“As New Zealand’s demographics changed, new traditions emerged. Since the 1980s, when people returned from overseas, they added to the menus and our palates changed with them,” says Venner.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026
It helped him take a lead over 12 other Democrats in a district with many different demographics, including a strong Jewish base.
From Slate ● Jul. 14, 2026
Participants provided information about their diet, smoking history, demographics, and cancer diagnosis.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 13, 2026
Paul had once told me about how the city’s demographics had changed over the last thirty years, and why that mattered for his job.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
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