Synonyms

demographics

American

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

noun

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

demographics British

/ ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪks, ˌdiːmə- /

plural noun

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

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Participants completed questionnaires detailing their demographics, socioeconomic status, and lifestyle habits.

From Science Daily

“A few things worked in boomers’ favor,” said Richard Fry, senior researcher on the social and demographics trends team at Pew Research Center.

From MarketWatch

Yet such a surplus is still higher than its fair value—a measure based on the country’s demographics and economic development—which the European Commission estimates at around 1% to 2% of GDP.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some 50% of their audience on social media fall into those younger demographics.

From BBC

As a result, the overall demographics of S&P 500 directors don’t change much year to year: Around three quarters of directors have been white, and around two-thirds male, for the last several years.

From The Wall Street Journal

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