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CITY · 2010 ACS

Maxwell

California · 1,103 residents · 2.15 sq mi
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Maxwell has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has declined 4% since 2011. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $211,600. Households here earn about 28% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,103
−4%vs 2011
vs 1,144 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
513 / sq mi
−4%vs 2011
vs 532 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
33.9
+25%vs 2011
vs 27.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
8859831K1K1K201020202024Maxwell
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $43,036 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,975
+15%vs 2011
vs $16,454 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 17.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.424 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction21.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,600
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $156,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $804 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.2%
−11.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.4% in 2011
35.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.4%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.8% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+33%vs 2011
vs 3.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic34.4%(394)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino65.2%(746)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57%(652)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.1%(497)
Black1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino51.7%(570)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score64.3%(709)
Diversity Score
64
+13%vs 2011
vs 57 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.0%
+7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 17.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
4.2%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.7%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.7% in 2011
Female
49.9%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.3% in 2011
Foreign born
34.5%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maxwell, California?

Maxwell, California has about 1,103 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Maxwell, California?

The typical household in Maxwell, California earns about $43,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maxwell, California expensive?

In Maxwell, California, the median home is worth about $211,600, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Maxwell, California?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Maxwell, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maxwell, California?

About 17.2% of people in Maxwell, California live below the federal poverty line.

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