This was 8 percent lower than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,248.
94 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 | 82 | 6 |
Regular high school diploma | 410 | 30 |
GED or alternative credential | 24 | 1.8 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 95 | 7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 323 | 23.7 |
Associate's degree | 208 | 15.2 |
Bachelor's degree | 153 | 11.2 |
Master's degree | 59 | 4.3 |
Professional school degree | 5 | 0.4 |
Doctorate degree | 6 | 0.4 |