This was 11.7 percent higher than the state average of 48.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,145.
95.4 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 | 43 | 4.6 |
Regular high school diploma | 164 | 17.6 |
GED or alternative credential | 24 | 2.6 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 18 | 1.9 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 123 | 13.2 |
Associate's degree | 41 | 4.4 |
Bachelor's degree | 307 | 32.9 |
Master's degree | 130 | 13.9 |
Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
Doctorate degree | 84 | 9 |