demographic

(dĕm'ə-grăf'ĭk, dē'mə-)
adj. also dem·o·graph·i·cal (-ĭ-kəl)
Of or relating to demography.

n.
A portion of a population, especially considered as consumers.

demographically dem'o·graph'i·cal·ly adv.

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Pertaining to characteristics of the population, such as race, sex, age, household size, and to population growth and density.


Example: As a first step in estimating the demand for new housing units, a developer commissions a demographic study. The study describes the current population density and rate of growth, the age distribution of the population, and average size of households in the local market area.

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(dĕm'ə-grăf'ĭk, dē'mə-)
adj.

Of or relating to demography.

Common misspelling(s) of demographic

• demographical