This was 2 percent lower than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 368.
87 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Fire Island for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 32 | 13 |
| Regular high school diploma | 33 | 13.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 12 | 4.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 41 | 16.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 19 | 7.7 |
| Associate's degree | 26 | 10.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 43 | 17.5 |
| Master's degree | 28 | 11.4 |
| Professional school degree | 12 | 4.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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