Maxwell

Census-designated place in Colusa County, California

Aerial view of Maxwell, California
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Maxwell is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Colusa County, California, with 1,067 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 92 ft (28 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Williams, 9.3 miles S.

About Maxwell

Maxwell (formerly, Occident) is a census-designated place and farm community in Colusa County, California, United States. It lies at an elevation of 95 feet (29 m). Located off Interstate 5, it is home to Maxwell High School. The main crop grown is rice, though a variety of others such as grapes, almonds, olives, squash, and sunflowers are grown as well. Its ZIP code is 95955 and its area code is 530. Maxwell's population was 1,067 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Maxwell

Median household income
$67,768
Median home value
$281,900
Median rent
$1,388/mo
Median age
29.9
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Maxwell, CA population

Maxwell had 1,067 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,067
Density496 per sq mi (192 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Maxwell at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyColusa County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,067 (2020)
Land area2.15 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Coordinates39.2771° N, 122.1947° W
ZIP code95955
Census code (GEOID)0646338

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Maxwell

What county is Maxwell in?

Maxwell is in Colusa County, California.

What is the population of Maxwell, CA?

1,067 people lived in Maxwell at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Maxwell, CA?

The ZIP code of Maxwell is 95955.

What is the elevation of Maxwell?

92 feet (28 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Maxwell?

Williams (9.3 mi), Colusa (11.3 mi), Princeton (12.7 mi), Willows (16.4 mi), Lodoga (16.8 mi).

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