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66.2 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Newtown borough

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66.2 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Newtown borough in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

This number was 19.2 percent higher than the state average of 47 percent. In 2019 the total municipality population reached 1,879.

96.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent. The table below shows how many Newtown borough residents who were at least 25 years old in 2019 held each of the listed degrees.

Degree distribution in Newtown borough for 2019*
DegreeNumber of peoplePercentage of population
No degree493.8
Regular high school diploma14711.5
GED or alternative credential272.1
Some college, less than 1 year443.4
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree16713
Associate's degree483.7
Bachelor's degree46236
Master's degree24018.7
Professional school degree765.9
Doctorate degree231.8
*All data is for residents who were at least 25 years old in 2019.

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