Maxwell, New Mexico Population 2024

219

Maxwell is a city located in Colfax County New Mexico. Maxwell has a 2024 population of 219. Maxwell is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by -0.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 221 in 2020.

The average household income in Maxwell is $56,062 with a poverty rate of 6.02%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Maxwell is 21.5 years, 24.1 years for males, and 17 years for females.

Maxwell Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Maxwell was:

  • White: 83.61%
  • Two or more races: 13.28%
  • Other race: 1.66%
  • Native American: 1.45%
  • Black or African American: 0%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
0.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
461.60/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-0.9% (-2)
The current population of Maxwell, New Mexico is 219 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 221.

Maxwell, New Mexico Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White40383.61%
Two or more races6413.28%
Other race81.66%
Native American71.45%
Black or African American00%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

White

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Black or African American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Maxwell Population by Race

Maxwell Population Pyramid 2024

Maxwell Median Age

21.5

Total

24.1

Male

17

Female

Maxwell Adults

There are 254 adults, (59 of whom are seniors) in Maxwell.

Maxwell Age Dependency

147.2

Age Dependency Ratio

30.3

Old Age Dependency Ratio

116.9

Child Dependency Ratio

Maxwell Sex Ratio

Female23548.76%
Male24751.24%

Maxwell Population by Age

Maxwell Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All1403.4458.641.4
Married564.1487.512.5
Male424.5738.161.9
Non Family36041.758.3
Female63.6733.366.7

4.02

Average Family Size

3.44

Average Household Size

58.6%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Maxwell Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Maxwell Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Maxwell Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 18.52%.

Maxwell Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$39,632

Average Earnings

$41,071

Average Male

$38,472

Average Female

Maxwell Earnings by Educational Attainment

Maxwell Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Maxwell Language

82.51% of Maxwell residents speak only English, while 17.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.98% of the population.

Maxwell Language

Maxwell Poverty by Race

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
Hispanic378256.61%
Multiple641117.19%
White8444.76%
Other8337.5%

6.02%

Overall Poverty Rate

1.21%

Male Poverty Rate

11.06%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Maxwell

The race most likely to be in poverty in Maxwell is Other, with 37.5% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Maxwell is White, with 4.76% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.29%.

Maxwell Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade13.04%
Some College7.22%
High School6.94%
Bachelors or Greater0%

Maxwell Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Male Employed0%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Employed1.61%
Female Unemployed0%

Maxwell Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Maxwell Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

Maxwell Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

37.4%

Overall Marriage Rate

44.0%

Male Marriage Rate

31.5%

Female Marriage Rate

Maxwell Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Maxwell Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.

Maxwell Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Maxwell Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

18

Number of Veterans

18

Male Veterans

0

Female Veterans

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Maxwell Veterans by War

count

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Maxwell Veterans by Age

count

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Maxwell Veterans by Race

Maxwell Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

0%

Veteran Poverty Rate

77.78%

Veteran Disability Rate

Maxwell Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

40.3%

Labor Force Participation

37.4%

Employment Rate

0%

Unemployment Rate

Maxwell Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Maxwell Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Maxwell Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

80.5%

Born in Maxwell

100%

Native Born

0%

Foreign Born

0%

Non Citizen

0%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

100% of Maxwell residents were born in the United States, with 80.5% having been born in New Mexico. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.

Maxwell Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
2029216-1-0.46%
202821700%
2027217-1-0.46%
202621800%
2025218-1-0.46%
202421900%
2023219-1-0.45%
2022220-2-0.9%
202122210.45%
202022152.31%
201921600%
2018216-1-0.46%
201721700%
2016217-4-1.81%
2015221-4-1.78%
2014225-7-3.02%
2013232-2-0.85%
2012234-7-2.9%
2011241-1-0.41%
201024200%

Maxwell Population by Year