Demographics

Economic Demographics and Information

Maize is located in Sedgwick County, on the Northwest side of Wichita along K-96 Highway. The city limits encompass approximately 10 square miles. The City of Maize has evolved from a bedroom community into having a major role in residential, commercial and industrial growth in the area. City operated water & sewer plants provide services to the community and are being expanded to ensure ample capacity for future growth.

Maize Population Figures
  • 2025 estimate: 7,059
  • 2020: 5,852
  • 2010: 3,479
  • 2000: 1,868
Maize city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median household income in 2024 is $121,200 as compared to the Kansas average of $70,333.

The average home value in Maize is $296,000.

Distance in Miles from:
  • Chicago:  740
  • Dallas:  358
  • Denver:  455
  • Kansas City:  203
  • Los Angeles:  1,393
  • Minneapolis:  644
  • New York:  1,419
  • St. Louis:  445
Municipal Services
  • Type of local government:  Council-Manager
  • Comprehensive City Plan:  Yes
  • City zoning adopted:  Yes
  • Full-time fire department:  Yes*
  • Fire insurance class in the city:  2
  • Full-time Police Officer:  23
Major Manufacturers and Employers:

Maize's major employers represent a diverse economic base with emphasis in manufacturing and public services.

  • Charlotte Pipe and Foundry
  • Worthington Industries
  • Reiloy USA
  • Kyodo Yushi
  • Vollrath Company
  • USD 266, Maize Public Schools
Vo-Tech/Junior Colleges:
  • Butler County Community College, Eldorado, Kansas
  • Cowley County Community College, Arkansas City, Kansas
  • Hutchinson Community College, Hutchinson, Kansas
  • Wichita Area Technical College , Wichita, Kansas
  • Colleges / Universities:
  • Bethel College , Newton, Kansas
  • Friends University, Wichita, Kansas
  • Hesston College, Hesston, Kansas
  • Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Wichita
  • Newman University, Wichita, Kansas
  • Southwestern College, Winfield, Kansas
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, Kansas
  • Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas
Major Highways:
  • Interstate (N-S): I-135 - 13 mi.
  • Interstate (E-W): I-70 - 103 mi.
  • U.S./Kansas (E-W):
    • K-96 - 0 mi.
    • U.S. 54/400 - 7 mi.
    • U.S. 50 – 36 miles
Railroad Service:
  • Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad
  • Reciprocal switching available with BNSF and Union Pacific locally
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