This was 4.8 percent lower than the state average of 47.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 266,868.
92.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in New London County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 13,538 | 7.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 45,955 | 24.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 7,564 | 4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 13,785 | 7.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 26,281 | 14 |
| Associate's degree | 16,309 | 8.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 34,869 | 18.5 |
| Master's degree | 22,447 | 11.9 |
| Professional school degree | 4,292 | 2.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 3,048 | 1.6 |
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