Maxwell
Village in Colfax County, New Mexico
Maxwell is a village in Colfax County, New Mexico, with 224 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,925 ft (1,806 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Springer, 12.5 miles S.
- 224residents (2020 Census)
- 5,925 ftelevation · 1,806 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 0.9 km²
- 633 / sq mipopulation density
- 87728ZIP code
About Maxwell
Maxwell is a village in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Maxwell had a population of 224. Maxwell was established in 1879 as a railroad town on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. It was named in honor of Lucien Maxwell, who provided the land for the original townsite from his Maxwell Land Grant.
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Living in Maxwell
- Median household income
- $31,667
- Median home value
- $79,300
- Median rent
- $605/mo
- Median age
- 29.3
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Maxwell had 224 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 224 |
|---|---|
| Density | 633 per sq mi (245 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Maxwell at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Colfax County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 224 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.35 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,925 ft (1,806 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.5411° N, 104.5444° W |
| ZIP code | 87728 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3547080 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Maxwell
- Springer12.5 mi S
- Cimarron20.3 mi W
- Raton24.6 mi N
- Ute Park31.1 mi W
- Capulin33.2 mi NE
- Wagon Mound38.2 mi S
- Eagle Nest39.8 mi W
- Starkville, CO39.8 mi N
- Valdez, CO41.0 mi N
- Angel Fire41.3 mi W
- Segundo, CO41.6 mi N
- Cokedale, CO41.9 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Maxwell
What county is Maxwell in?
Maxwell is in Colfax County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Maxwell, NM?
224 people lived in Maxwell at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Maxwell, NM?
The ZIP code of Maxwell is 87728.
What is the elevation of Maxwell?
5,925 feet (1,806 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Maxwell?
Springer (12.5 mi), Cimarron (20.3 mi), Raton (24.6 mi), Ute Park (31.1 mi), Capulin (33.2 mi).
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