Definition of demographic
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
demographics plural
: the statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
a change in the state's demographics
2
business
: a market or segment of the population identified by demographics
trying to reach a younger demographic
demographic
adjectiveDefinition of demographic (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: of or relating to demography or demographics
demographic data
2
sociology
: relating to the dynamic balance of a population especially with regard to density (see density sense 2c) and capacity for expansion or decline
demographic trends a demographic shift
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The first known use of demographic was in 1882
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