This was 7.4 percent higher than the state average of 39.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 16,303.
96.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in New River CDP for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 422 | 3.4 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,196 | 17.5 |
GED or alternative credential | 512 | 4.1 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,323 | 10.6 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,240 | 17.9 |
Associate's degree | 1,156 | 9.2 |
Bachelor's degree | 3,266 | 26.1 |
Master's degree | 919 | 7.3 |
Professional school degree | 297 | 2.4 |
Doctorate degree | 191 | 1.5 |