demographics

de·mo·graph·ics
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Canada, US, UK/ˌdɛməˈɡɹæfɪks/Australia/ˌdeməˈɡɹæfɪks/

noun

The characteristics of human populations for purposes of social studies.

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Meanings

noundemographics pl (plural only)
  1. pluralplural onlyThe characteristics of human populations for purposes of social studies.
    1 more example

    Every museum has to wrestle with the differing interests and needs of the varied demographics of its visitors - and none more so than the LTM [London Transport Museum], with its mix of tourists (both domestic and foreign) seeking an 'experience', transport enthusiasts indulging their passion, and families looking for education and entertainment for their children.

    2020 June 3, Sam Mullins discusses with Stefanie Foster, “LTM: a new chapter begins at 40”, in Rail, page 53
noun
  1. pluralplural of demographic
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APA

demographics. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/demographics

MLA

“demographics.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/demographics. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “demographics,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/demographics.

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