This was 9.9 percent higher than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 423.
94 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in New Era for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 19 | 6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 70 | 22.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 8 | 2.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 24 | 7.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 39 | 12.3 |
| Associate's degree | 29 | 9.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 85 | 26.8 |
| Master's degree | 37 | 11.7 |
| Professional school degree | 2 | 0.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 4 | 1.3 |
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