What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
demographic
Example
The demographic of our target audience is mostly young adults between the ages of 18 and 35. [demographic: noun]
Example
The company conducted a demographic study to better understand their customers. [demographic: adjective]
census
Example
The government conducts a census every ten years to gather information about the population. [census: noun]
Example
The census data showed that the population of the city had grown significantly in the past decade. [census: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Census is a more commonly used term than demographic, especially in official contexts. Demographic is more commonly used in marketing and research fields.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between demographic and census?
Census is a more formal term than demographic, and is typically used in official contexts. Demographic can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
