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Maxwell

Nebraska · 312 residents · 0.463 sq mi
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Maxwell has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,458. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $69,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
312
−1%since 2000
from 315 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
674 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 680 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
+20%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1602022452873291990201020202024Maxwell
2024174
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,458
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,913
+43%since 2000
from $13,911 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.268
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance29.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical29.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
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
$69,200
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.7%
−44.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+64%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(301)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.5%(27)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(296)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(4)
Diversity Score10.7%(33)
Diversity Score
11
+25%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+68%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.5%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
47.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maxwell, Nebraska?

Maxwell, Nebraska has about 312 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Maxwell, Nebraska?

The typical household in Maxwell, Nebraska earns about $51,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maxwell, Nebraska expensive?

In Maxwell, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $69,200, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Maxwell, Nebraska?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Maxwell, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maxwell, Nebraska?

About 3.5% of people in Maxwell, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Maxwell, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Maxwell, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 28 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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