Maxwell is a CDP located in Colusa County California. Maxwell has a 2024 population of 1,194. Maxwell is currently growing at a rate of 0.51% annually but its population has decreased by -4.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,256 in 2020.
The average household income in Maxwell is $81,603 with a poverty rate of 19.71%. The median age in Maxwell is 27.7 years: 21.4 years for males, and 36.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Maxwell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 467 | 39.78% |
| Two or more races | 412 | 35.09% |
| Other race | 295 | 25.13% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 374 | 3.14 | 66 | 34 |
| Married | 221 | 3.54 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Non Family | 75 | 1.44 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Female | 72 | 3.79 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
| Male | 6 | 1.83 | 100 | 0 |
3.43
Average Family Size
3.14
Average Household Size
66.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 74 | 11.47% |
| Associates Degree | 25 | 3.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 110 | 17.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 29 | 4.5% |
| High School Graduate | 161 | 24.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 191 | 29.61% |
| Some College | 55 | 8.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 463 | 206 | 53 |
| Other Race | 191 | 90 | 30 |
| White | 168 | 160 | 72 |
| 2+ Races | 166 | 102 | 28 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.24%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 42.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $121,042 | $148,636 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,536 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,260 | $42,031 | $31,534 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,417 | $0 | $32,614 |
| Overall | $40,875 | $56,111 | $32,299 |
| Some College | $62,917 | $70,938 | $36,250 |
$40,875
Average Earnings
$56,111
Average Male
$32,299
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
40.09% of Maxwell residents speak only English, while 59.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 59.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 831 | 208 | 25.03% |
| Multiple | 412 | 173 | 41.99% |
| Other | 295 | 39 | 13.22% |
| White | 312 | 6 | 1.92% |
19.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.85%
Male Poverty Rate
23.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Maxwell is Multiple, with 41.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Maxwell is White, with 1.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.07% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 86.84% |
| Female Employed | 2.88% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,139 | $89,564 |
| Households | $64,286 | $81,603 |
| Married Families | $82,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,458 | $37,247 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.6%
Male Marriage Rate
59.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
20
Number of Veterans
20
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 11 | 4.82% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 1.85% |
| White | 9 | 2.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
80%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.2%
Labor Force Participation
53.6%
Employment Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
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.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.42%
Born in Maxwell
69.51%
Native Born
30.49%
Foreign Born
21.81%
Non Citizen
8.69%
Naturalized
69.51% of Maxwell residents were born in the United States, with 65.42% having been born in California. 21.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,194 | 6 | 0.51% |
| 2023 | 1,188 | 7 | 0.59% |
| 2022 | 1,181 | 74 | 6.68% |
| 2021 | 1,107 | -149 | -11.86% |
| 2020 | 1,256 | 180 | 16.73% |
| 2019 | 1,076 | -20 | -1.82% |
| 2018 | 1,096 | 154 | 16.35% |
| 2017 | 942 | 24 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 918 | -115 | -11.13% |
| 2015 | 1,033 | -43 | -4% |
| 2014 | 1,076 | 80 | 8.03% |
| 2013 | 996 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 994 | -150 | -13.11% |
| 2011 | 1,144 | 41 | 3.72% |
| 2010 | 1,103 | 0 | 0% |