Perry County, Illinois Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

85.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

13.7%

Graduate Degree

4.5%

Population 25+

14,896

Perry County, Illinois Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Perry County, Illinois Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
14.1%2,102
High School Graduate
34.3%5,103
Some College / Associate's
38.0%5,655
Bachelor's Degree
9.2%1,366
Graduate Degree
4.5%670

Perry County, Illinois Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Perry County, Illinois

Approximately 13.7% of adults in Perry County, Illinois hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Perry County, Illinois has been tracked to assess workforce readiness.
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