This was 11.5 percent lower than the state average of 38 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,500.
86.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Perryville for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 771 | 13.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,986 | 34.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 472 | 8.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 336 | 5.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 629 | 11 |
| Associate's degree | 443 | 7.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 702 | 12.3 |
| Master's degree | 307 | 5.4 |
| Professional school degree | 58 | 1 |
| Doctorate degree | 5 | less than 0.1 |
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