This was 8.5 percent lower than the state average of 34.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,959.
90.7 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 | 290 | 9.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,243 | 39.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 199 | 6.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 197 | 6.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 390 | 12.5 |
| Associate's degree | 229 | 7.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 436 | 13.9 |
| Master's degree | 146 | 4.7 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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