This was 4.3 percent lower than the state average of 28.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 5,123.
89.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in New Martinsville for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 396 | 10.8 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,315 | 35.9 |
GED or alternative credential | 298 | 8.1 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 279 | 7.6 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 473 | 12.9 |
Associate's degree | 311 | 8.5 |
Bachelor's degree | 388 | 10.6 |
Master's degree | 142 | 3.9 |
Professional school degree | 38 | 1 |
Doctorate degree | 20 | 0.5 |