This booklet begins with a discussion of the study of demography. Included also are: a description of the work of a demographer; an example situation employing the demographer's expertise; limitations of demographical analysis; uses of demography; demographical analysis of age distribution; population pressures on society; where demographers are employed and usual salary ranges; case studies of three demographers tracing their progress toward the status of professional demographer; advice on educational requirements leading to professional status as a demographer; and discussion of where to find programs in demography at the college level. A list of colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada which offer graduate work in demography, including the department offering such studies, is given. A list of further references is provided for additional information. Colored charts and graphs are used throughout to illustrate the demographer's functions. (RE)