Maxwell, New Mexico
Maxwell: Village in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States
About
Maxwell is a village located in the county of Colfax in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its population at the 2010 census was 254 and a population density of 207 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 213 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Maxwell
| Population : | 213 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Mexico (United States) |
| County : | Colfax County |
| Postal code : | 87728 |
| Area : | 1.23 km2 |
| Altitude : | 5,925 feet / 1806 meters |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 15:59:14 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 173 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -19.25% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Maxwell is located at 36°32'24"N 104°32'36"W (36.5400300, -104.5433200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Maxwell decreased by 19.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 254 | - | census |
| 2011 | 241 | -5.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 234 | -2.99% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 232 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 225 | -3.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 221 | -1.81% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 217 | -1.84% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 216 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 215 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 212 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 213 | 0.47% | estimation process |
Maxwell zip code is 87728.
County name: Colfax, County
fips: 35007
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Maxwell, NM
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAT | Raton | 201 South First Street | RAIL |
| TRI | Trinidad | 110 West Pine Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Maxwell
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Post Office | Maxwell (NM) | 87728 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Maxwell , Iowa city in Iowa with a population of 908 people.
- Maxwell , Nebraska village in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 289 people.
- Maxwell , Illinois township in Sangamon County, Illinois with a population of 185 people.
Other cities in Colfax County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Colfax County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Raton | 5,923 | City in New Mexico |
| Angel Fire | 1,070 | Town in New Mexico |
| Springer | 910 | Human settlement in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Cimarron | 884 | Human settlement in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Eagle Nest | 251 | Human settlement in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States of America |
