Living in Success, Arkansas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Success · Census data 2020–2024

Success has 92 residents with a median age of 52.3. The median household income is $41,250 (32% lower than the Arkansas median).

Success is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Success at a glance

Population
92
Median age
52.3State: 38.5
Median household income
$41,250State: $60,773
Homeowners
81.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
Average commute
21 min

Is Success a good place to live?

Pros: An average commute of 21 minutes.

Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 22.9%; a poverty rate of 17.4%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Success median household income

The median household income in Success is $41,250 and the income per person is $18,876. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).

Median household income

Success$41,250
Arkansas$60,773
United States$80,734

Housing in Success: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
59
Owner-occupied
81.6%
Renter-occupied
18.4%
Vacant
35.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1975
Average household size
2.42

35.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Success has many vacation and second homes.

Success demographics

Population
92
Median age
52.3
Under 18
20.7%
65 and older
21.7%
Households
38
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White83.7%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black9.8%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Success ›

Education in Success

4.8% of adults 25 and older in Success have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Success4.8%
Arkansas25.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Success

Unemployment rate
22.9%State: 4.9%
Average commute
21 minState: 23 min
Work from home
9.7%
Drive alone
71%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
76.3%

Success vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Success92$41,250——
Reyno310$56,492$85,800$656
Corning3,134$50,408$89,500$704
Biggers428$57,292$57,300$675
Maynard303$32,273$90,000$425
Naylor388$28,462$81,900$607
Knobel158$98,242$9,999—
Doniphan2,345$37,650$110,400$664
Neelyville358$35,865$35,000—

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Living in Success: FAQ

What is the median household income in Success, AR?

The median household income in Success is $41,250, 32% lower than the Arkansas median of $60,773 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is Success, AR a good place to live?

Pluses: an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 22.9%; a poverty rate of 17.4%.

What is the median age in Success?

The median age in Success is 52.3 years (Arkansas: 38.5).

How long is the commute in Success?

The average commute to work in Success is 21 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Success?

The unemployment rate in Success is 22.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Success?

4.8% of adults in Success have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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