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Maxwell, Iowa
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| Motto(s):
Settle in for the good life
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Location of Maxwell, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Story |
| City Clerk | Debra Hayes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.09 sq mi (2.83 km2) |
| • Land | 1.09 sq mi (2.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 859 |
| • Density | 786.63/sq mi (303.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50161
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-50520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458863 |
| Website | http://www.welcometomaxwell.com |
Maxwell is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 859 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the larger Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area.
Geography
Maxwell is located at 41°53′25″N 93°23′52″W / 41.890232°N 93.397657°W (41.890232, -93.397657).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.11 square miles (2.87 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 453 | — |
| 1900 | 810 | +78.8% |
| 1910 | 754 | −6.9% |
| 1920 | 811 | +7.6% |
| 1930 | 721 | −11.1% |
| 1940 | 812 | +12.6% |
| 1950 | 802 | −1.2% |
| 1960 | 773 | −3.6% |
| 1970 | 758 | −1.9% |
| 1980 | 783 | +3.3% |
| 1990 | 788 | +0.6% |
| 2000 | 807 | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 920 | +14.0% |
| 2020 | 859 | −6.6% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 920 people, 349 households, and 242 families living in the city. The population density was 828.8 inhabitants per square mile (320.0/km2). There were 365 housing units at an average density of 328.8 per square mile (127.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.4% of the population.
There were 349 households, of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.7% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.19.
The median age in the city was 35.4 years. 28.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.5% were from 25 to 44; 23.5% were from 45 to 64; and 12.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.
Sports and recreation
The city of Maxwell is home to three city parks. The Maxwell City Park is located on the west side of the town along the Indian Creek. It is the location for the yearly Old Settlers event. There are softball/baseball fields, playground equipment, plumbed restroom building, RV camping lots with hookups, five shelter houses - one with a full kitchen, horseshoe pit, sand volleyball area, the Story County Freedom Rock and Army Tank display. The Legion Park is located in the southeast quadrant of the city and contains the city soccer fields. On the south side of the park there is a baseball and softball field, concession stand and restrooms. This is also the Maxwell location of the Heartland Bike Trail. The final city park was built and is maintained by the Boy Scouts, and is known as the Scout Park. This is located near the Legion Park and has playground equipment, an open shelter and tables.
The Collins–Maxwell–Baxter soccer club's league supports 5U and above age groups. This league is a subdivision of the Central Iowa Soccer League and Iowa Soccer.
Education
The Collins–Maxwell Community School District serves the community. The district formed on July 1, 1983, as a merger of the Collins and Maxwell school districts.
The district has 475 enrolled students and 81 staff members, the latter making the school district the town's largest employer. The school is governed by a 5 person board of education, and day-to-day operations are carried out by the Superintendent and Elementary Principal.
Sports teams in the district are known as the Spartans and are part of the Iowa Star Conference along with Clarksville, Don Bosco, Dunkerton, Janesville, Riceville, Tripoli, Waterloo Christian, Baxter, Colo-NESCO, GMG, Meskwaki, North Tama and Valley Lutheran. In addition to athletics the district also offers FFA, Dance Team, Fine Arts, Yearbook committee, Champs, National Honor Society, and Cheerleading.
See also
In Spanish: Maxwell (Iowa) para niños
