This was 1.6 percent lower than the state average of 35 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 10,749.
93.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Fairfield city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 472 | 6.7 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,311 | 32.9 |
GED or alternative credential | 402 | 5.7 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 487 | 6.9 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,004 | 14.3 |
Associate's degree | 868 | 12.4 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,025 | 14.6 |
Master's degree | 408 | 5.8 |
Professional school degree | 29 | 0.4 |
Doctorate degree | 19 | 0.3 |