This was 14.5 percent lower than the state average of 41.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 15,160.
92.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Newton for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 765 | 7.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 4,067 | 39.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 479 | 4.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 925 | 8.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,397 | 13.4 |
| Associate's degree | 1,114 | 10.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,051 | 10.1 |
| Master's degree | 462 | 4.4 |
| Professional school degree | 89 | 0.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 55 | 0.5 |
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