Maxwell, Nebraska

Maxwell is a village in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the North Platte Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 312 at the 2010 census.

Maxwell, Nebraska
Village
Downtown Maxwell
Location of Maxwell, Nebraska
Coordinates: 41°4′40″N 100°31′34″W
Country	United States
State	Nebraska
County	Lincoln
Area [1]
• Total	0.34 sq mi (0.88 km^2)
• Land	0.34 sq mi (0.88 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	2,710 ft (826 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	312
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	295
• Density	865.10/sq mi (334.06/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	69151
Area code(s)	308
FIPS code	31-31220[4]
GNIS feature ID	0831094[5]

History

Maxwell was platted in 1894 after the Union Pacific Railroad was extended to that point.[6][7] The town was named for a railroad official.[8] Maxwell was incorporated as a village in 1908.[7]

On May 17, 2000, Maxwell was hit by an F3 tornado.

Geography

Maxwell is located at 41°4′40″N 100°31′34″W (41.077761, -100.526066).[9]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.34 square miles (0.88 km²), all land.[10]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1910	289		—
1920	410		41.9%
1930	409		−0.2%
1940	480		17.4%
1950	347		−27.7%
1960	324		−6.6%
1970	282		−13.0%
1980	410		45.4%
1990	285		−30.5%
2000	315		10.5%
2010	312		−1.0%
Est. 2019	295	[3]	−5.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 312 people, 121 households, and 87 families residing in the village. The population density was 917.6 inhabitants per square mile (354.3/km²). There were 133 housing units at an average density of 391.2 per square mile (151.0/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 96.5% White, 0.6% African American, 1.0% Native American, 1.0% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 121 households, of which 39.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.1% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the village was 38.6 years. 27.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 14.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 315 people, 116 households, and 87 families residing in the village. The population density was 933.5 people per square mile (357.7/km²). There were 131 housing units at an average density of 388.2 per square mile (148.8/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.78% White, 0.63% African American, and 1.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.86% of the population.

There were 116 households, out of which 43.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 32.7% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $35,625, and the median income for a family was $45,469. Males had a median income of $39,500 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,911. About 12.9% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.4% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
6. Burr, George L. (1921). History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska, Volume 1. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 127.
7. "Maxwell, Lincoln County". Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. University of Nebraska. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
8. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 96. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
9. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
10. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
11. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.