This was 8.3 percent higher than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 22,663.
95.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in New Brighton for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 677 | 4.2 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,463 | 15.4 |
GED or alternative credential | 838 | 5.3 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 948 | 5.9 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,976 | 12.4 |
Associate's degree | 1,564 | 9.8 |
Bachelor's degree | 4,856 | 30.4 |
Master's degree | 1,841 | 11.5 |
Professional school degree | 516 | 3.2 |
Doctorate degree | 276 | 1.7 |