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Maize, Kansas, in Sedgwick county, is 9 miles NW of Wichita, Kansas. The city is located in the Wichita metropolitan area. Maize has a population of 1,868.
In Maize, about 69% of adults are married. Lots of Maize people are married off. Large households are normal in the city. Be careful driving in Maize, since the city is home to many young children.
You'll notice more men than women in the city compared to most places.
In 2000, Maize had a median family income of $53,365. People in Maize generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Maize than most places.
Residents of Maize gave more campaign money ($1,000) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 87% of the housing units in Maize. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Maize, 97% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Maize to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):
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