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.
As is often the case in a small city, Crisfield doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The population of Crisfield overall has a level of education that is slightly above the US average for all US cities and towns of 21.84%. Of adults 25 and older in Crisfield, 21.47% have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Crisfield in 2022 was $27,955, 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 $111,820 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, Italian, and British.
The most common language spoken in Crisfield is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.
