Maxwell township is located in Sangamon County, Illinois. Maxwell township has a 2026 population of 210. Maxwell township is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by -1.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 214 in 2020.
The median age in Maxwell township is 57.4 years: 58.5 years for males, and 47.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 59.7 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 57.4 years
Female: 47.9 years
Male: 58.5 years
There are 233 adults, (21 of whom are seniors) in Maxwell township.
Female: 149 (62.6%)
Male: 89 (37.4%)
The racial composition of Maxwell township includes 95.8% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 228 | 95.8% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 4.2% |