This was 30.4 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 207.
88.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in New Salem for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 16 | 11.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 33 | 23.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 6 | 4.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 13 | 9.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 56 | 39.2 |
| Associate's degree | 10 | 7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 7 | 4.9 |
| Master's degree | 2 | 1.4 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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