Perry County, Mississippi Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

12.9%

Graduate Degree

5.3%

Population 25+

7,952

Perry County, Mississippi Educational Level Distribution

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

Perry County, Mississippi Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.1%723
High School Graduate
45.4%3,612
Some College / Associate's
32.5%2,588
Bachelor's Degree
7.6%607
Graduate Degree
5.3%422

Perry County, Mississippi 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, Mississippi

Approximately 12.9% of adults in Perry County, Mississippi hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Perry County, Mississippi has increased by 3.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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