This was 26.8 percent higher than the state average of 35 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 22,035.
95.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Fairhope city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 644 | 4.2 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,651 | 10.8 |
GED or alternative credential | 292 | 1.9 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 712 | 4.7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,522 | 16.5 |
Associate's degree | 1,329 | 8.7 |
Bachelor's degree | 4,481 | 29.4 |
Master's degree | 2,458 | 16.1 |
Professional school degree | 740 | 4.9 |
Doctorate degree | 412 | 2.7 |