Crisfield, MD Demographics

A map of Crisfield's Population by Race

Crisfield, Maryland has an estimated population of 2,499, a less than 1% change from the 2,475 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.8% White, 27.0% Black, 11.8% Hispanic, 5.8% Multiracial, 2.5% Asian, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Crisfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Crisfield has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Maryland overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Crisfield, that probability was 57.8% in 2020 and 64.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Crisfield is ranked the 264th most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Crisfield was ranked the 262nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Crisfield's White Population

1,295 residents of Crisfield, or 51.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Crisfield is higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Crisfield ranks 355th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crisfield's White population has declined by an estimated 6.4%. White residents' share of Crisfield's population has decreased from 55.9% to 51.8%.

Crisfield is more White than neighboring Fairmount (48.2% White). Crisfield is less White than neighboring Frenchtown-Rumbly (100% White), Saxis (85.8% White), Smith Island (95.9% White), and Deal Island (98.8% White).

Crisfield's Black Population

674 residents of Crisfield, or 27.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Crisfield is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Crisfield ranks 109th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crisfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.4%. Black residents' share of Crisfield's population has decreased from 32.2% to 27.0%.

Crisfield is more Black than neighboring Frenchtown-Rumbly (0% Black), Fairmount (7% Black), Saxis (0% Black), Smith Island (1.2% Black), and Deal Island (0% Black).

Crisfield's Asian Population

63 residents of Crisfield, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Crisfield is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Crisfield ranks 326th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crisfield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 152.0%. Asian residents' share of Crisfield's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.5%.

Crisfield is more Asian than neighboring Frenchtown-Rumbly (0% Asian), Saxis (0% Asian), Smith Island (0% Asian), and Deal Island (0% Asian). Crisfield is less Asian than neighboring Fairmount (20.2% Asian).

Crisfield's Hispanic Population

294 residents of Crisfield, or 11.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Crisfield is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Crisfield ranks 221st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crisfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 86.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Crisfield's population has increased from 6.4% to 11.8%.

Crisfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Frenchtown-Rumbly (0% Hispanic), Fairmount (5.2% Hispanic), Saxis (0% Hispanic), Smith Island (1.4% Hispanic), and Deal Island (0% Hispanic).

Crisfield's Native American/Other Population

27 residents of Crisfield, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Crisfield is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Crisfield ranks 378th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crisfield's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 125.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Crisfield's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.1%.

Crisfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Frenchtown-Rumbly (0% Native American/Other), Fairmount (0% Native American/Other), Saxis (0% Native American/Other), Smith Island (0% Native American/Other), and Deal Island (0% Native American/Other).

Crisfield's Multiracial Population

146 residents of Crisfield, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Crisfield is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Crisfield ranks 299th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crisfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 46.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Crisfield's population has increased from 4.0% to 5.8%.

Crisfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Frenchtown-Rumbly (0% Multiracial), Smith Island (1.4% Multiracial), and Deal Island (1.2% Multiracial). Crisfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Fairmount (19.3% Multiracial), and Saxis (14.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.