This was 14.9 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 5,731.
93.9 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 | 243 | 6.1 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,518 | 38.3 |
GED or alternative credential | 234 | 5.9 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 232 | 5.8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 705 | 17.8 |
Associate's degree | 440 | 11.1 |
Bachelor's degree | 444 | 11.2 |
Master's degree | 152 | 3.8 |
Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |