This was 9.9 percent lower than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 327.
93.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in New Athens for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 16 | 6.5 |
Regular high school diploma | 109 | 44.5 |
GED or alternative credential | 16 | 6.5 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 4 | 1.6 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 32 | 13.1 |
Associate's degree | 45 | 18.4 |
Bachelor's degree | 18 | 7.3 |
Master's degree | 5 | 2 |
Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |