Perry County, Missouri Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

86.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

20.9%

Graduate Degree

6.2%

Population 25+

13,212

Perry County, Missouri Educational Level Distribution

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

Perry County, Missouri Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
13.5%1,786
High School Graduate
40.7%5,382
Some College / Associate's
24.9%3,289
Bachelor's Degree
14.7%1,941
Graduate Degree
6.2%814

Perry County, Missouri 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, Missouri

Approximately 20.9% of adults in Perry County, Missouri hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Perry County, Missouri has increased by 8.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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