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Maxwell, CA
Census-designated place in Colusa County, California.
Population
1,245
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
579
ZIP codes
0
Maxwell and its ZIP codes
Maxwell at a glance
- Maxwell is about 2.3 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,768, 32% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $281,900 (62% below California) and median rent is $1,388 a month.
Local data for Maxwell, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Maxwell, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,768
Poverty rate
20.5%
Median home value
$281,900
Median rent
$1,388/mo
Homeownership
64.5%
Bachelor's or higher
16.9%
Median age
29.9
Average commute
26.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (943), German Americans (114), Portuguese Americans (55).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Colusa County. PPP loans are for Maxwell.
Unemployment rate
9.4%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,616
9,472 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,656
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$143M
FY 2026, $6,569 per person
How people get to work
Maxwell, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.9%
- Carpooled18.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Maxwell, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
34
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
474
6.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
17.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Maxwell, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.3%
U.S. 11.1% +7.2 pts
Cities near Maxwell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WilliamsCity | 9.4 mi | 4.9 |
| ColusaCity | 12 mi | 4.4 |
| PrincetonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| WillowsCity | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| LodogaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.4 |
| MeridianCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.3 |
| StonyfordCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| ArbuckleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| GrimesCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.3 |
| College CityCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.9 |
| ArtoisCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.9 |
| SutterCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3 |
| Spring ValleyCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 4.9 |
| RumseyCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2.4 |
| GridleyCity | 27 mi | 2.2 |
| BiggsCity | 28 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Maxwell, CA in?
- Maxwell is in Colusa County, California.
- What is the population of Maxwell, CA?
- About 1,245 people live in Maxwell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Maxwell?
- Nearby places include Williams (9.4 mi), Colusa (12 mi), Princeton (13 mi), Willows (16 mi), Lodoga (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023