Maxwell, IA is a quiet town with a population of 823 people and a population density of 831 people per square mile. It is located in Story County, Iowa and surrounded by miles of beautiful farmland. It is known for its friendly people and small-town charm. The local businesses include Maxwell Lumber & Hardware, Country Store & Cafe, and Community Bank. Year-round outdoor activities include camping at nearby Skunk River Park, hiking the many trails that surround the area, fishing in the lake, and golfing at the Maxwell Golf Course. There are also several organizations in Maxwell dedicated to helping those in need including Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry and Story County Caregivers. Local sporting events include youth basketball games, high school football games, and amateur baseball leagues at Don Paul Field.
The population in Maxwell is 823. There are 753 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Maxwell is 33.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Maxwell is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Maxwell
- 55.3% are married
- 8.8% are divorced
- 41.3% are married with children
- 8.9% have children, but are single
Race in Maxwell
- 95.2% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander