This was 4.7 percent higher than the state average of 38.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,641.
93.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in New Plymouth for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 70 | 6.5 |
Regular high school diploma | 182 | 16.9 |
GED or alternative credential | 26 | 2.4 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 96 | 8.9 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 237 | 22 |
Associate's degree | 100 | 9.3 |
Bachelor's degree | 330 | 30.7 |
Master's degree | 30 | 2.8 |
Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
Doctorate degree | 4 | 0.4 |