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Maxwell

County:
Story County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.092
State:
Iowa

Maxwell is a city located in Story County, Iowa. Maxwell has a 2026 population of 842. Maxwell is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually and its population has decreased by -1.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 857 in 2020.

The median household income in Maxwell is $97,639 with a poverty rate of 4.09%. The median age in Maxwell is 34.1 years: 34.2 years for males, and 34 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.5 males.

842
Total Population
771
Density (mi²)
-2 -0.24%
Growth

Maxwell Population

Maxwell Population

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026842-2-0.24%
2025844-7-0.82%
2024851-1-0.12%
202385210.12%
2022851-11-1.28%
202186250.58%
202085710.12%
2019905-4-0.44%
2018909-15-1.62%
2017924-7-0.75%
201693150.54%
201592640.43%
2014922-1-0.11%
201392300%
2012923-3-0.32%
201192660.65%
201092310.11%

Median Age

Overall: 34.1 years
Female: 34 years
Male: 34.2 years

Maxwell Adults

There are 675 adults, (123 of whom are seniors) in Maxwell.

Sex Ratio

Female: 456 (50.4%)
Male: 449 (49.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Maxwell includes 90.06% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White81590.06%
Two or more races626.85%
Asian192.1%
Other race90.99%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races404.42%
Other race90.99%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White81590.06%
Two or more races222.43%
Asian192.1%

Maxwell Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Maxwell's average per capita income is $51,888. Household income levels show a median of $97,639. The poverty rate stands at 4.09%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$101,923-
Families$101,538$106,576
Households$97,639$108,289
Non Families$81,250$108,005

$51,888

Average Income

$97,639

Median Household Income

4.09%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)