This was 17 percent lower than the state average of 33.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,050.
74.4 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 | 199 | 25.6 |
Regular high school diploma | 234 | 30.2 |
GED or alternative credential | 69 | 8.9 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 51 | 6.6 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 94 | 12.1 |
Associate's degree | 21 | 2.7 |
Bachelor's degree | 72 | 9.3 |
Master's degree | 24 | 3.1 |
Professional school degree | 12 | 1.5 |
Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |