This was 10.7 percent lower than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,662.
94.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Perry for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 59 | 5.2 |
Regular high school diploma | 470 | 41.3 |
GED or alternative credential | 25 | 2.2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 97 | 8.5 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 179 | 15.7 |
Associate's degree | 106 | 9.3 |
Bachelor's degree | 136 | 12 |
Master's degree | 51 | 4.5 |
Professional school degree | 9 | 0.8 |
Doctorate degree | 5 | 0.4 |