This was 17 percent lower than the state average of 38.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,888.
75.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Fairfield for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 428 | 24.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 348 | 20 |
| GED or alternative credential | 163 | 9.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 82 | 4.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 355 | 20.4 |
| Associate's degree | 164 | 9.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 123 | 7.1 |
| Master's degree | 69 | 4 |
| Professional school degree | 3 | 0.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 9 | 0.5 |
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