This was 26.1 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,356.
93.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in New Milford for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 62 | 6.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 258 | 28.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 148 | 16.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 51 | 5.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 220 | 24.5 |
| Associate's degree | 69 | 7.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 77 | 8.6 |
| Master's degree | 8 | 0.9 |
| Professional school degree | 4 | 0.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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