Maxwell is a village in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States.

Maxwell was platted in 1894 after the Union Pacific Railroad was extended to that point.

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

There were 133 housing units at an average density of 391.2 per square mile (151.0/km2).

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 racial makeup of the village was 97.78% White, 0.63% African American, and 1.59% from two or more races.

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.