What is Applied Demography? "Applied demography [is] concerned with the application of the materials and methods of demography to the analysis and solution of the problems of business, private nonprofit organizations, and government" (J. Siegel)

Applied demography is distinct from formal demography "because it exhibits the value-orientation and empirical characteristics of a decision-making science" (Swanson, Burch, and Tedrow) and is "more concerned with the measurement and interpretation of current and prospective population change than with the behavioral determinants of this change" (Rives and Serow).

"We are excited to provide applied demographers with a unique opportunity to participate in a conference designed to showcase developments and receive feedback on their work and work in progress and strengthen professional and personal ties within the community. We welcome your submissions for the PAA 2026 Applied Demography Conference. This conference will be held virtually from February 10-12, 2026. Deadline for submissions is October 23."

See the complete call online.