This was 20.9 percent lower than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,271.
90.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Fayette for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 90 | 9.8 |
Regular high school diploma | 497 | 54.3 |
GED or alternative credential | 23 | 2.5 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 72 | 7.9 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 79 | 8.6 |
Associate's degree | 68 | 7.4 |
Bachelor's degree | 61 | 6.7 |
Master's degree | 18 | 2 |
Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
Doctorate degree | 7 | 0.8 |