demographics
UK: ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪks | US: ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪks
n. statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it
n. the study of such data, especially for market research or social analysis
demographics = demo<people> + graph<write/record> + ics<study of>
- demo (from Greek dēmos, "people"): Refers to populations or groups.
- graph (from Greek graphia, "writing/recording"): Indicates measurement or representation.
- ics (suffix denoting a field of study): Used in academic disciplines (e.g., economics, physics).
Etymology Origin:
The term emerged in the 19th century, combining Greek roots to describe the statistical "recording of people." Demo reflects societal focus, while graph emphasizes data visualization. The suffix -ics formalizes it as a scholarly domain, mirroring words like statistics.
Marketers analyze demographics to target specific age groups.
The city’s demographics show a growing elderly population.
Census data provides crucial demographics for policy planning.
Changing demographics influence cultural trends.
The study compared demographics across urban and rural areas.