This was 16.7 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,757.
78 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Fairplains for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 301 | 22 |
| Regular high school diploma | 487 | 35.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 44 | 3.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 78 | 5.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 116 | 8.5 |
| Associate's degree | 137 | 10 |
| Bachelor's degree | 153 | 11.2 |
| Master's degree | 20 | 1.5 |
| Professional school degree | 35 | 2.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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