This was 12.5 percent lower than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 3,664.
92.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Newport for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 194 | 7.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 673 | 27 |
| GED or alternative credential | 98 | 3.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 135 | 5.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 496 | 19.9 |
| Associate's degree | 330 | 13.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 347 | 13.9 |
| Master's degree | 133 | 5.3 |
| Professional school degree | 73 | 2.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 10 | 0.4 |
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