This was 15.3 percent lower than the state average of 36 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,846.
80.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in New Chicago for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 235 | 19.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 408 | 33.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 74 | 6.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 62 | 5.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 180 | 14.9 |
| Associate's degree | 98 | 8.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 134 | 11.1 |
| Master's degree | 18 | 1.5 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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