This was 10.3 percent higher than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,735.
94.3 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 | 67 | 5.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 250 | 21.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 63 | 5.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 73 | 6.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 159 | 13.5 |
| Associate's degree | 118 | 10 |
| Bachelor's degree | 311 | 26.4 |
| Master's degree | 93 | 7.9 |
| Professional school degree | 35 | 3 |
| Doctorate degree | 9 | 0.8 |
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