This was 14.6 percent lower than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,148.
83.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Fair Plain for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 828 | 16.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,401 | 27.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 249 | 4.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 446 | 8.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 928 | 18.1 |
| Associate's degree | 424 | 8.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 487 | 9.5 |
| Master's degree | 314 | 6.1 |
| Professional school degree | 59 | 1.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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