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Crisfield

Maryland · 2,475 residents · 1.736 sq mi
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Crisfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,444. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $107,500. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,475
−9%since 2000
from 2,723 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,426 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,569 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+16%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Crisfield
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,444
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,979 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,023
+62%since 2000
from $12,387 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 34.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information30.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$486
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 46.4% in 2000
57.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−16%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.6%(1,569)
Black37.1%(1,011)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(45)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.4%(1,700)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(1,383)
Black32.2%(797)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(158)
Asian1%(25)
Other6.5%(162)
Diversity Score74%(1,832)
Diversity Score
74
+19%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+53%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.9%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
Female
59.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crisfield, Maryland?

Crisfield, Maryland has about 2,475 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crisfield, Maryland?

The typical household in Crisfield, Maryland earns about $34,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crisfield, Maryland expensive?

In Crisfield, Maryland, the median home is worth about $107,500, and the typical rent is about $486 a month.

How educated are people in Crisfield, Maryland?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Crisfield, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crisfield, Maryland?

About 27.3% of people in Crisfield, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crisfield, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Crisfield, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 405 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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