Maxton is a very small town located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 2,104 people and four associated neighborhoods, Maxton is the 303rd largest community in North Carolina.

As is often the case in a small town, Maxton doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

In Maxton, just 10.24% of people have at least a bachelor's degree, which is quite a bit lower than the national average for cities and towns of 21.84%.

The per capita income in Maxton in 2022 was $15,783, which is low income relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $63,132 for a family of four. Maxton also has one of the higher rates of people living in poverty in the nation, with 39.25% of its population below the federal poverty line.

Maxton is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Maxton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Maxton residents report their race to be Black or African-American, followed by Native American. Important ancestries of people in Maxton include English, Scots-Irish, Scottish, German, and Irish.

The most common language spoken in Maxton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and African languages.