This was 11.3 percent lower than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 13,209.
93 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in New Ulm for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 625 | 7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,688 | 30.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 263 | 3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 662 | 7.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,364 | 15.3 |
| Associate's degree | 903 | 10.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,614 | 18.1 |
| Master's degree | 532 | 6 |
| Professional school degree | 171 | 1.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 80 | 0.9 |
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