This was 15.7 percent lower than the state average of 41.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,121.
91.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in New London for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 366 | 8.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,933 | 42.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 147 | 3.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 237 | 5.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 645 | 14.3 |
| Associate's degree | 480 | 10.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 593 | 13.2 |
| Master's degree | 97 | 2.2 |
| Professional school degree | 4 | less than 0.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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