This was 10.2 percent higher than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,613.
92 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in New Buffalo for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 101 | 8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 264 | 20.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 44 | 3.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 88 | 7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 137 | 10.8 |
| Associate's degree | 183 | 14.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 289 | 22.9 |
| Master's degree | 117 | 9.3 |
| Professional school degree | 21 | 1.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 19 | 1.5 |
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