This was 23.1 percent lower than the state average of 28.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 734.
66.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Fort Gay for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 169 | 33.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 191 | 38 |
| GED or alternative credential | 30 | 6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 19 | 3.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 65 | 12.9 |
| Associate's degree | 14 | 2.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 10 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 5 | 1 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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