1. a person who studies the characteristics of human populations, such as size, growth, density, distribution, and vital statistics

Examples

• The demographer analyzed census data to predict future population trends.
• As a demographer, she specializes in studying migration patterns.
• The government hired a demographer to assess the aging population’s impact on healthcare.
• The demographer’s report showed declining birth rates in urban areas.
• University demographers are tracking changes in student enrollment demographics.
• The demographer used statistical models to forecast population growth over the next decade.