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

• 2024 estimate: 6,997
• 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 protection services are provided by Sedgwick County Fire District 1 which has a fully staffed 24/7 station located in the city limits of Maize.
• 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