This was 16 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 21,805.
89.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in New Castle for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,594 | 10.5 |
Regular high school diploma | 5,912 | 38.9 |
GED or alternative credential | 1,205 | 7.9 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 888 | 5.8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,815 | 11.9 |
Associate's degree | 1,319 | 8.7 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,885 | 12.4 |
Master's degree | 483 | 3.2 |
Professional school degree | 68 | 0.4 |
Doctorate degree | 42 | 0.3 |