This was 8.8 percent higher than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 5,426.
93.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in New Hempstead for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 222 | 6.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 519 | 16.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 240 | 7.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 72 | 2.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 397 | 12.3 |
| Associate's degree | 413 | 12.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 819 | 25.4 |
| Master's degree | 342 | 10.6 |
| Professional school degree | 108 | 3.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 94 | 2.9 |
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