This was 14.7 percent lower than the state average of 35.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,707.
79.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in New Tazewell for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 411 | 20.1 |
Regular high school diploma | 711 | 34.7 |
GED or alternative credential | 93 | 4.5 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 142 | 6.9 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 261 | 12.7 |
Associate's degree | 118 | 5.8 |
Bachelor's degree | 214 | 10.4 |
Master's degree | 66 | 3.2 |
Professional school degree | 33 | 1.6 |
Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |