Maxwell is a village located in Colfax County New Mexico. Maxwell has a 2024 population of 222. Maxwell is currently declining at a rate of -0.45% annually and its population has decreased by -0.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 224 in 2020.
The average household income in Maxwell is $56,062 with a poverty rate of 6.02%. The median age in Maxwell is 21.5 years: 24.1 years for males, and 17 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Maxwell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 403 | 83.61% |
| Two or more races | 64 | 13.28% |
| Other race | 8 | 1.66% |
| Native American | 7 | 1.45% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 140 | 3.44 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
| Married | 56 | 4.14 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Male | 42 | 4.57 | 38.1 | 61.9 |
| Non Family | 36 | 0 | 41.7 | 58.3 |
| Female | 6 | 3.67 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
4.02
Average Family Size
3.44
Average Household Size
58.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 22 | 9.87% |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 6.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 22 | 9.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 4.04% |
| High School Graduate | 72 | 32.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 0.45% |
| Some College | 83 | 37.22% |
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 | 147 | 135 | 22 |
| White | 63 | 52 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 54 | 10 |
| Other Race | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
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%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,893 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,632 | $41,071 | $38,472 |
| Some College | $40,114 | $0 | $39,028 |
$39,632
Average Earnings
$41,071
Average Male
$38,472
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
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.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 378 | 25 | 6.61% |
| Multiple | 64 | 11 | 17.19% |
| White | 84 | 4 | 4.76% |
| Other | 8 | 3 | 37.5% |
6.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.21%
Male Poverty Rate
11.06%
Female Poverty Rate
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%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.04% |
| Some College | 7.22% |
| High School | 6.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 1.61% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,333 | $64,588 |
| Households | $37,813 | $56,062 |
| Married Families | $71,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,875 | $22,153 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.0%
Male Marriage Rate
31.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
18
Number of Veterans
18
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 13 | 8.02% |
| White | 10 | 5.92% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 13.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
77.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.3%
Labor Force Participation
37.4%
Employment Rate
0%
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
80.5%
Born in Maxwell
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
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.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 220 | -1 | -0.45% |
| 2028 | 221 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 221 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 221 | -1 | -0.45% |
| 2025 | 222 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 222 | -1 | -0.45% |
| 2023 | 223 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 223 | -2 | -0.89% |
| 2021 | 225 | 1 | 0.45% |
| 2020 | 224 | 8 | 3.7% |
| 2019 | 216 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 216 | -1 | -0.46% |
| 2017 | 217 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 217 | -4 | -1.81% |
| 2015 | 221 | -4 | -1.78% |
| 2014 | 225 | -7 | -3.02% |
| 2013 | 232 | -2 | -0.85% |
| 2012 | 234 | -7 | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 241 | -1 | -0.41% |
| 2010 | 242 | 0 | 0% |