This was 3.8 percent higher than the state average of 40.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 40,227.
91.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Newnan for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,306 | 8.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 5,616 | 21.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 935 | 3.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,874 | 7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 4,188 | 15.7 |
| Associate's degree | 2,097 | 7.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 6,239 | 23.4 |
| Master's degree | 2,404 | 9 |
| Professional school degree | 729 | 2.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 257 | 1 |
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