This was 14.1 percent lower than the state average of 34.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,289.
85.2 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 | 134 | 14.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 290 | 32 |
| GED or alternative credential | 89 | 9.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 66 | 7.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 144 | 15.9 |
| Associate's degree | 63 | 6.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 93 | 10.3 |
| Master's degree | 23 | 2.5 |
| Professional school degree | 2 | 0.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 3 | 0.3 |
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