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Maxwell

Nebraska · 257 residents · 0.463 sq mi
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Maxwell has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,000. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 58 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $75,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
257
−18%since 2000
from 315 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
555 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 680 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+36%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1602022452873291990201020202024Maxwell
2024174
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,899
+79%since 2000
from $13,911 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
+29.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance20.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical20.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$917
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
18.8% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+66%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(235)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(12)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score15.1%(39)
Diversity Score
15
+77%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+27%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.4%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maxwell, Nebraska?

Maxwell, Nebraska has about 257 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Maxwell, Nebraska?

The typical household in Maxwell, Nebraska earns about $55,000 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 $75,000, and the typical rent is about $917 a month.

How educated are people in Maxwell, Nebraska?

About 16.5% 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 6.7% of people in Maxwell, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Maxwell, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Maxwell, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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