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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Maxwell

New Mexico · 257 residents · 0.474 sq mi
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Maxwell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,778. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $30,000. Households here earn about 47% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
257
−6%vs 2000
vs 274 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
542 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 578 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.3
−16%vs 2000
vs 40.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
1032063104135171990201020202024Maxwell
2024331
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$12,778
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,750 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$6,865
−39%vs 2000
vs $11,231 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
16.0%
−5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$30,000
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $47,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$206
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $275 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.5% in 2000
34.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+17%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.1%(118)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino55.5%(152)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.5%(169)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(235)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino50.2%(129)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other7.8%(20)
Diversity Score64.4%(165)
Diversity Score
64
+5%vs 2000
vs 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+13.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.9%
−9.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+8.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maxwell, New Mexico?

Maxwell, New Mexico has about 257 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Maxwell, New Mexico?

The typical household in Maxwell, New Mexico earns about $12,778 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maxwell, New Mexico expensive?

In Maxwell, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $30,000, and the typical rent is about $206 a month.

How educated are people in Maxwell, New Mexico?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Maxwell, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maxwell, New Mexico?

About 16.0% of people in Maxwell, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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

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