Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Demographics refer to statistical data about human populations. It includes information such as age, gender, race/ethnicity, income level, education level, occupation, etc., which helps analyze patterns and trends within a population.
Related terms
Population Growth Rate: Population growth rate measures how quickly a population is increasing over time by considering birth rates, death rates, immigration rates, etc.
Generational Cohorts: Generational cohorts refer to groups of people who were born during the same time period (e.g., Baby Boomers) and share similar experiences.
Socioeconomic Status (SES): SES is an individual's position in society based on factors like income level, education level, occupation type. It influences demographics.