Demographics
The statistical characteristics of a human population, including age, race, income, language, education, and household composition.
Related terms
American Community Survey An ongoing U.S. Census Bureau survey collecting detailed annual data on income, race, education, language, and housing across the country. U.S. Census Bureau The federal agency that conducts the decennial census and runs the American Community Survey, providing the demographic baseline data used in environmental justice analysis. EJScreen The EPA's Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool. It overlays environmental burdens (Superfund proximity, traffic, toxic discharges) with demographic vulnerabilities to identify disadvantaged communities.