 About 13.4% of families and 17.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.6% of those under age 18 and 16.3% of those age 65 or over.Early childhood, elementary and secondary school students primarily attend Perryville School District, which leads to graduation from Perryville High School.The Central Arkansas Library System includes the Max Milam Library in Perryville.