demographic

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demographic /ˌdɛ mə ˈɡræ fɪk/ ?

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(n) a statistic characterizing human populations (or segments of human populations broken down by age or sex or income etc.)
(adj) of or relating to demography

The demographic trends of the restaurant's clientele has changed over the last two years.
Eventually governments will have to grapple with the inexorable demographic development that senior citizens will outstrip the young population.
Demographic imbalance threatens to hamstring growth and widen inequality.

The acquisition of Oxygen "increases our foothold in the advertiser-coveted young, upscale, female demographic," NBC Universal Chief Executive Jeff Zucker said in a statement.
on Oct 9, 2007 By: Jeff Zucker Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune
Justice Anthony Kennedy agreed with the ruling while stressing that race could still be used by school admissions boards "but other demographic factors, plus special talents and needs, should also be considered."
on Jun 28, 2007 By: Anthony Kennedy Source: Raw Story
"If we do not take action soon, the coming demographic bulge will compromise the programs' ability to support people who depend on them," said Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson Jr., one of four high-ranking government officials who serve as...
on Apr 24, 2007 By: Henry Paulson Source: Los Angeles Times