This was 14.2 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 3,604.
92.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Fairbury for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 183 | 7.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 955 | 40.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 74 | 3.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 192 | 8.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 253 | 10.8 |
| Associate's degree | 329 | 14 |
| Bachelor's degree | 196 | 8.3 |
| Master's degree | 136 | 5.8 |
| Professional school degree | 7 | 0.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 25 | 1.1 |
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