This was 3.5 percent lower than the state average of 47.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 6,749.
92.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in New Milford CDP for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 394 | 7.9 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,430 | 28.7 |
GED or alternative credential | 98 | 2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 349 | 7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 504 | 10.1 |
Associate's degree | 379 | 7.6 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,334 | 26.8 |
Master's degree | 461 | 9.2 |
Professional school degree | 10 | 0.2 |
Doctorate degree | 25 | 0.5 |