This was 28 percent lower than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,135.
90.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Fairfax for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 73 | 9.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 280 | 36.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 14 | 1.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 22 | 2.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 219 | 28.7 |
| Associate's degree | 81 | 10.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 59 | 7.7 |
| Master's degree | 6 | 0.8 |
| Professional school degree | 10 | 1.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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