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Maxwell

New Mexico · 254 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 $25,833. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $63,700. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
254
−7%since 2000
from 274 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
536 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 578 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
−4%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1032063104135171990201020202024Maxwell
2024331
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,833
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,118
+8%since 2000
from $11,231 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$368
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.3%
−32.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
27.7% rent
Vacancy rate
28.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+23%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(129)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino43.3%(110)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.6%(159)
Diversity Score
63
+2%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+25%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
1.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
35.4%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.1%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
Female
38.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maxwell, New Mexico?

Maxwell, New Mexico has about 254 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Maxwell, New Mexico earns about $25,833 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 $63,700, and the typical rent is about $368 a month.

How educated are people in Maxwell, New Mexico?

About 18.2% 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 22.6% of people in Maxwell, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Maxwell, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Maxwell, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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