This was 16.5 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,622.
84.5 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 | 296 | 15.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 760 | 39.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 40 | 2.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 49 | 2.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 278 | 14.6 |
| Associate's degree | 184 | 9.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 165 | 8.6 |
| Master's degree | 125 | 6.6 |
| Professional school degree | 11 | 0.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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