This was 13.5 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 886.
94 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 | 40 | 6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 205 | 30.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 13 | 2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 56 | 8.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 169 | 25.4 |
| Associate's degree | 45 | 6.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 104 | 15.6 |
| Master's degree | 28 | 4.2 |
| Professional school degree | 2 | 0.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 4 | 0.6 |
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