This was 12.1 percent lower than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 3,506.
85.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Perham for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 314 | 14.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 683 | 30.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 55 | 2.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 54 | 2.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 310 | 14 |
| Associate's degree | 195 | 8.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 470 | 21.2 |
| Master's degree | 102 | 4.6 |
| Professional school degree | 39 | 1.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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