City Town Info

Maize, KS


  • Overview
  • Almanac
  • People
  • Local
  • Schools
  • Comments

Maize, Kansas

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.

The People and Families of Maize

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Maize Housing

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.

Commuting

In Maize, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Maize strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Maize Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 11%Maize Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 11%Maize People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Maize, KS

Comparing Maize to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity77
Well-Paid Single Men53
Female Share of the Population22
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times85
Public Transportation Use68
Walking and Biking to Work33
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Rents21
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime78
Low Property Crime44
You are visiting:
All StatesKansas > Maize

Help Disaster Victims Worldwide

career story promo - ARC A few minutes of your time could make $20 for the American Red Cross.

  • Fill out a simple survey about your full-time job and career
  • CityTownInfo will donate $20 for each properly completed survey
  • No personal contact info required
  • An easy way to help disaster victims around the world
  • Help others interested in your career
Read our rules and guidelines and get started now!

Places Similar to Maize

We've crunched the numbers to create PlaceMatch™, which compares thousands of cities and towns to find the places most similar to each.

Find places similar to Maize

Additional Resources


Large City Map

Info for Maize Government Officials

Are you an official in the Maize government or quasi-government agency such as the chamber of commerce, visitors bureau or economic development council? If so, visit our information page for government officials to see how CityTownInfo can support you.

Spread The Word

Webmasters & Bloggers: Please link to this page on Maize. Just copy the HTML below and paste it into your web page or blog.


Copyright © 2004-2008, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

1