Maxwell, NM Demographics

A map of Maxwell's Population by Race

Maxwell, New Mexico had a population of 224 in 2020. It was 30.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.9% Asian, 60.3% Hispanic, 4.0% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Maxwell, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Maxwell is the 341st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Maxwell's White Population

68 residents of Maxwell identify as White, or 30.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Maxwell slightly less than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Maxwell is ranked #284 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Maxwell is more White than neighboring Springer (27.3% White), and Wagon Mound (11.7% White). Maxwell is less White than neighboring Raton (38.5% White), Cimarron (38.5% White), and Ute Park (76.2% White).

Maxwell's Black Population

0 residents of Maxwell identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Maxwell roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Maxwell is ranked #304 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Maxwell is less Black than neighboring Raton (0.2% Black), and Cimarron (0.4% Black).

Maxwell's Asian Population

2 residents of Maxwell identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Maxwell roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Maxwell is ranked #99 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Maxwell is more Asian than neighboring Springer (0.5% Asian), Raton (0.5% Asian), Cimarron (0% Asian), Ute Park (0% Asian), and Wagon Mound (0.4% Asian).

Maxwell's Hispanic Population

135 residents of Maxwell identify as Hispanic, or 60.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Maxwell larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Maxwell is ranked #174 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Maxwell is more Hispanic than neighboring Raton (58.4% Hispanic), Cimarron (56.9% Hispanic), and Ute Park (20.6% Hispanic). Maxwell is less Hispanic than neighboring Springer (68.5% Hispanic), and Wagon Mound (85% Hispanic).

Maxwell's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Maxwell identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 4.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Maxwell slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Maxwell is ranked #170 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Maxwell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Springer (0.6% Native American/Other), Raton (1% Native American/Other), Cimarron (1.1% Native American/Other), Ute Park (1.6% Native American/Other), and Wagon Mound (1.1% Native American/Other).

Maxwell's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Maxwell identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Maxwell roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Maxwell is ranked #82 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Maxwell is more Multiracial than neighboring Springer (3% Multiracial), Raton (1.4% Multiracial), Cimarron (3% Multiracial), Ute Park (1.6% Multiracial), and Wagon Mound (1.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.