This was 14.3 percent lower than the state average of 36 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 17,234.
89.2 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 | 1,245 | 10.8 |
Regular high school diploma | 4,387 | 38 |
GED or alternative credential | 1,109 | 9.6 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,016 | 8.8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,280 | 11.1 |
Associate's degree | 866 | 7.5 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,018 | 8.8 |
Master's degree | 587 | 5.1 |
Professional school degree | 21 | 0.2 |
Doctorate degree | 18 | 0.2 |