This was 15 percent lower than the state average of 38.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,249.
88.1 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 | 188 | 11.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 609 | 38.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 88 | 5.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 144 | 9.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 186 | 11.8 |
| Associate's degree | 117 | 7.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 160 | 10.1 |
| Master's degree | 74 | 4.7 |
| Professional school degree | 11 | 0.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 4 | 0.3 |
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