This was 7.7 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 12,378.
92 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in New Kensington for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 741 | 8 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,860 | 30.8 |
GED or alternative credential | 625 | 6.7 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 913 | 9.8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,043 | 11.3 |
Associate's degree | 1,062 | 11.5 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,447 | 15.6 |
Master's degree | 495 | 5.3 |
Professional school degree | 36 | 0.4 |
Doctorate degree | 49 | 0.5 |