This was 15 percent lower than the state average of 40.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,817.
77.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Fort Valley for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,079 | 22.9 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,294 | 27.4 |
GED or alternative credential | 167 | 3.5 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 205 | 4.3 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 785 | 16.6 |
Associate's degree | 465 | 9.9 |
Bachelor's degree | 443 | 9.4 |
Master's degree | 231 | 4.9 |
Professional school degree | 23 | 0.5 |
Doctorate degree | 27 | 0.6 |