This was 1.5 percent higher than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,305.
96.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in New Cumberland for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 225 | 3.9 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,611 | 28.3 |
GED or alternative credential | 170 | 3 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 607 | 10.7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 661 | 11.6 |
Associate's degree | 589 | 10.3 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,417 | 24.9 |
Master's degree | 363 | 6.4 |
Professional school degree | 27 | 0.5 |
Doctorate degree | 28 | 0.5 |