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Arkansas · 96 residents (2025 est.) · 0.223 sq mi
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Success has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has fallen 49% since 2000, a loss of 88 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 32% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
92
−49%since 2000
from 180 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
413 / sq mi
−49%since 2000
from 807 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.3
+53%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:96 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
801161531892251990201020202024Success
202492
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,876
−39%since 2000
from $30,955 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
+22%since 2010
from 0.299 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade32.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
81.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
35.6%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(175)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(77)
Black9.8%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(6)
Diversity Score35.7%(33)
Diversity Score
36
+1179%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
64.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+55%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.0%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 90.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.2%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2012
from 22.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.8%
−60.9 ptssince 2013
from 70.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.3%
+17.8 ptssince 2017
from 58.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Success, Arkansas?

Success, Arkansas has about 92 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Success, Arkansas?

The typical household in Success, Arkansas earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Success, Arkansas?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in Success, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Success, Arkansas?

About 17.4% of people in Success, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Success, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Success, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 78 residents, a change of about -46 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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