This was 26 percent lower than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,707.
82 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in New Lexington for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 577 | 18 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,370 | 42.8 |
GED or alternative credential | 159 | 5 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 287 | 9 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 435 | 13.6 |
Associate's degree | 149 | 4.7 |
Bachelor's degree | 146 | 4.6 |
Master's degree | 67 | 2.1 |
Professional school degree | 11 | 0.3 |
Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |