Maxwell, Iowa
Maxwell: City in Iowa
About
Maxwell is a city located in the county of Story in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 920 and a population density of 321 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 908 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Maxwell
| Population : | 908 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Story County |
| Postal code : | 50161 |
| Area : | 2.87 km2 |
| Altitude : | 883 feet / 269 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 07:45:28 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 317 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.32% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Maxwell is located at 41°53'31"N 93°23'59"W (41.8919300, -93.3996500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Maxwell decreased by 1.32% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 920 | - | census |
| 2011 | 926 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 923 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 922 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 921 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 925 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 929 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 923 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 910 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 903 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 908 | 0.55% | estimation process |
Maxwell zip code is 50161.
County name: Story, County
fips: 19169
Schools in Maxwell
College & universities near Maxwell, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154208 | PCI Academy-Ames | Ames (IA) | 50010 |
| 153603 | Iowa State University | Ames (IA) | 50011-2103 |
| 153320 | Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | Ankeny (IA) | 50023-2152 |
| 153214 | Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny (IA) | 50023-3993 |
| 153375 | Grand View University | Des Moines (IA) | 50316 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Maxwell, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
Post offices near Maxwell
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Post Office | Maxwell (IA) | 50161 |
| Collin Post Office | Collins (IA) | 50055 |
| Cambridg Post Office | Cambridge (IA) | 50046 |
| Elkhar Post Office | Elkhart (IA) | 50073 |
| Nevada Post Office | Nevada (IA) | 50201 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Maxwell , Nebraska village in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 289 people.
- Maxwell , New Mexico village in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States with a population of 213 people.
- Maxwell , Illinois township in Sangamon County, Illinois with a population of 185 people.
Other cities in Story County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Story County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ames | 67,033 | The most populous city in Story County, Iowa. |
| Nevada | 6,682 | Town in Story County, Iowa, United States |
| Huxley | 4,270 | City in Story County, Iowa, United States |
| Story City | 3,320 | City in Iowa |
| Slater | 1,471 | City in Story County, Iowa, United States |
| Roland | 1,252 | City in Iowa |
| Gilbert | 1,152 | City in Story County, Iowa, United States |
| Colo | 819 | City in Story County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Cambridge | 796 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Zearing | 517 | Human settlement in Story County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Collins | 472 | City in Story County, Iowa, United States |
| Sheldahl | 325 | Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America |
| McCallsburg | 320 | Human settlement in Story County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Kelley | 300 | City in Iowa, USA |
