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Maxwell

New Mexico · 224 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 $42,386. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 50 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $65,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
224
−18%since 2000
from 274 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
473 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 578 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
−5%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1032063104135171990201020202024Maxwell
2024331
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,386
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,145
+62%since 2000
from $11,231 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−18.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information20.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,600
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$514
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
33.7% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.4%(68)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino60.3%(135)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other5.7%(13)
Diversity Score64.3%(144)
Diversity Score
64
+5%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+79%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−15.0 ptssince 2011
from 19.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.7%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
Female
43.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.4%
−62.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maxwell, New Mexico?

Maxwell, New Mexico has about 224 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Maxwell, New Mexico earns about $42,386 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 $65,600, and the typical rent is about $514 a month.

How educated are people in Maxwell, New Mexico?

About 11.0% 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 3.9% 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 33 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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