This was 26.2 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,629.
96.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Fairfax town for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 206 | 3.5 |
Regular high school diploma | 510 | 8.6 |
GED or alternative credential | 44 | 0.7 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 369 | 6.3 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 703 | 11.9 |
Associate's degree | 449 | 7.6 |
Bachelor's degree | 2,204 | 37.4 |
Master's degree | 900 | 15.3 |
Professional school degree | 307 | 5.2 |
Doctorate degree | 207 | 3.5 |