This was 16 percent lower than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,868.
88.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Newark for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 727 | 11.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,591 | 25.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 335 | 5.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 531 | 8.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,127 | 18.2 |
| Associate's degree | 774 | 12.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 706 | 11.4 |
| Master's degree | 368 | 5.9 |
| Professional school degree | 26 | 0.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 4 | less than 0.1 |
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