This was 7.7 percent lower than the state average of 38 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 58,288.
87.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Newton County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 4,786 | 12.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 12,039 | 30.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,855 | 4.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 3,226 | 8.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 5,706 | 14.4 |
| Associate's degree | 3,453 | 8.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5,859 | 14.8 |
| Master's degree | 1,767 | 4.5 |
| Professional school degree | 648 | 1.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 295 | 0.7 |
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Village of Redings Mill• Town of Fairview• Village of Saginaw• Village of Shoal Creek Estates• City of Stark• Town of Newtonia• Town of Ritchey• City of Granby• Village of Cliff• Town of Diamond• Village of Wentworth• City of Neosho• City of Silver Creek• City of Seneca• Village Of Dennis Acres• Village Of Leawood• Town Of Loma Linda• Town Of Stella• Village Of Shoal Creek Drive• Town Of Grand Falls Plaza
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