This was 24.6 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,690.
82 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Fairmont for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 327 | 18 |
| Regular high school diploma | 548 | 30.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 171 | 9.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 103 | 5.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 323 | 17.8 |
| Associate's degree | 116 | 6.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 208 | 11.4 |
| Master's degree | 6 | 0.3 |
| Professional school degree | 10 | 0.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 7 | 0.4 |
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