This was 11.5 percent lower than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 17,485.
90 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in New Philadelphia for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,225 | 10 |
Regular high school diploma | 4,829 | 39.5 |
GED or alternative credential | 574 | 4.7 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,082 | 8.9 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,304 | 10.7 |
Associate's degree | 843 | 6.9 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,550 | 12.7 |
Master's degree | 718 | 5.9 |
Professional school degree | 89 | 0.7 |
Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |