This was 15.3 percent lower than the state average of 35.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 3,293.
77.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Newbern for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 462 | 22.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 454 | 22.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 147 | 7.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 192 | 9.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 356 | 17.6 |
| Associate's degree | 102 | 5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 204 | 10.1 |
| Master's degree | 65 | 3.2 |
| Professional school degree | 43 | 2.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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