This was 44 percent lower than the state average of 50.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 607.
75.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Fort Garland CDP for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 77 | 24.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 96 | 31.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 3 | 1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 8 | 2.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 106 | 34.3 |
| Associate's degree | 14 | 4.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5 | 1.6 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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