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Maize

Kansas · 3,420 residents · 9.799 sq mi
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Maize is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,355. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 83% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $130,100. At a median age of 30.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,420
+83%since 2000
from 1,868 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
349 / sq mi
+83%since 2000
from 191 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.7
+1%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9903K4K6K7K1990201020202024Maize
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,355
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,845 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,798
+48%since 2000
from $18,803 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$752
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.3%
−29.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+41%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(1,714)
Black1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(49)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.9%(185)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(2,943)
Black1.3%(43)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(254)
Asian1.1%(38)
Other3%(103)
Diversity Score29.5%(1,007)
Diversity Score
29
+198%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+65%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.9%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maize, Kansas?

Maize, Kansas has about 3,420 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Maize, Kansas?

The typical household in Maize, Kansas earns about $58,355 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maize, Kansas expensive?

In Maize, Kansas, the median home is worth about $130,100, and the typical rent is about $752 a month.

How educated are people in Maize, Kansas?

About 26.5% of adults age 25 and over in Maize, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maize, Kansas?

About 7.6% of people in Maize, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Maize, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Maize, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,900 residents, a change of about 125 percent over that period.

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