Crisfield is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.
Crisfield is a small city, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.
The percentage of adults in Crisfield with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 16.41% of adults in Crisfield have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Crisfield in 2022 was $25,560, which is low income relative to Maryland, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $102,240 for a family of four. However, Crisfield contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Crisfield is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Crisfield home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Crisfield residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Crisfield include English, Irish, German, Scots-Irish, and Italian.
The most common language spoken in Crisfield is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.
