This was 10.8 percent higher than the state average of 43.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 407.
94 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Newcastle for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 18 | 6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 68 | 22.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 3 | 1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 20 | 6.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 28 | 9.4 |
| Associate's degree | 26 | 8.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 125 | 41.9 |
| Master's degree | 7 | 2.3 |
| Professional school degree | 3 | 1 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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