This was 28.9 percent higher than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 13,382.
98.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in New Providence for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 174 | 1.9 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,144 | 12.5 |
GED or alternative credential | 22 | 0.2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 338 | 3.7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 482 | 5.3 |
Associate's degree | 516 | 5.7 |
Bachelor's degree | 3,322 | 36.4 |
Master's degree | 2,158 | 23.7 |
Professional school degree | 604 | 6.6 |
Doctorate degree | 363 | 4 |