This was 17.1 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,661.
92.6 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 | 84 | 7.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 494 | 43.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 62 | 5.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 101 | 8.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 127 | 11.1 |
| Associate's degree | 72 | 6.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 139 | 12.2 |
| Master's degree | 55 | 4.8 |
| Professional school degree | 6 | 0.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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