demographics
/ˌdɛməˈɡɹæfɪks/
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Meaning · English
The characteristics of human populations for purposes of social studies.
Noun
Examples
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 fa
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “demographics” mean?
The characteristics of human populations for purposes of social studies.
Is “demographics” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.