socioeconomic
adjective
so·cio·eco·nom·ic
ˌsō-sē-ō-ˌe-kə-ˈnä-mik 
-ˌē-kə-,
ˌsō-shē-
variants
or socio-economic
: of, relating to, or involving a combination of social and economic factors
Examples of socioeconomic in a Sentence
Their socioeconomic backgrounds are very different.
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Studies have shown that Black and Indigenous families face disproportionately higher rates of reporting, investigation and family separation compared with white families, even after accounting for income and other socioeconomic factors.
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Aislinn Conrad, The Conversation, 13 June 2025
Thirsty folks from all socioeconomic strata instantly recognize the colorful 23.5-ounce cans in their local bodega, and most flavors can still be found for 99 cents (plus applicable taxes and deposit fees).
—Pete Cottell, Wired News, 12 June 2025
Employee engagement is down, causing leaders to look inward, identify new key leadership skills and regularly address the ways a shifting global socioeconomic landscape affects their business strategy and management practices.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
To do so, the center uses criteria based on the location and the socioeconomic demographics of the area in which businesses reside to distribute funding.
—Olivia Cyrus, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2025
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Aislinn Conrad, The Conversation, 13 June 2025
Thirsty folks from all socioeconomic strata instantly recognize the colorful 23.5-ounce cans in their local bodega, and most flavors can still be found for 99 cents (plus applicable taxes and deposit fees).
—Pete Cottell, Wired News, 12 June 2025
Employee engagement is down, causing leaders to look inward, identify new key leadership skills and regularly address the ways a shifting global socioeconomic landscape affects their business strategy and management practices.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
To do so, the center uses criteria based on the location and the socioeconomic demographics of the area in which businesses reside to distribute funding.
—Olivia Cyrus, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for socioeconomic
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“Socioeconomic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/socioeconomic. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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