Major Demographic Change

Definition

Major demographic change refers to significant shifts or transformations in population characteristics such as age distribution, race/ethnicity composition, immigration patterns, or fertility rates within a specific geographic area over time.

Related terms

Baby Boomers: Individuals born between 1946 and 1964 who experienced a significant increase in birth rates after World War II.

Immigration Wave: A period marked by a large influx of immigrants into a country or region.

Urbanization: The process of population concentration in urban areas due to migration from rural areas and natural population growth.