This was 19.6 percent lower than the state average of 50.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 14,068.
90.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Fruita city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 889 | 9.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,052 | 22.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 555 | 6.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 531 | 5.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,223 | 24.7 |
| Associate's degree | 796 | 8.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,291 | 14.4 |
| Master's degree | 564 | 6.3 |
| Professional school degree | 13 | 0.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 77 | 0.9 |
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