This was 15.3 percent lower than the state average of 43.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 750.
91.6 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 | 47 | 8.4 | 
| Regular high school diploma | 200 | 35.6 | 
| GED or alternative credential | 35 | 6.2 | 
| Some college, less than 1 year | 24 | 4.3 | 
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 99 | 17.6 | 
| Associate's degree | 76 | 13.5 | 
| Bachelor's degree | 57 | 10.1 | 
| Master's degree | 22 | 3.9 | 
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 | 
| Doctorate degree | 2 | 0.4 | 

 
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