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Maxwell, IA


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Maxwell, Iowa

Maxwell, Iowa, in Story county, is 15 miles SE of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 138 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 807.

The People and Families of Maxwell

In Maxwell, about 65% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Maxwell is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Maxwell had a median family income of $49,821. Maxwell has a large middle class. The city finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Maxwell Housing

About 79% of housing units in Maxwell are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years.

Commuting

In Maxwell, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Maxwell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Maxwell Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Maxwell People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 15%Maxwell Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Maxwell Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Maxwell, IA

Comparing Maxwell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men99
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Women76
Senior Citizens64
Age of the Population43
Racial Diversity24
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income88
College Educated Adults65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home77
Walking and Biking to Work75
Short Commute Times42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing710
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Affordability of Property Taxes44
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Rents42
Housing Recently Built12
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