Crisfield
City in Somerset County, Maryland
Crisfield is a city in Somerset County, Maryland, with 2,475 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Frenchtown-Rumbly, 6.4 miles N.
- 2,475residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.5 km²
- 1,426 / sq mipopulation density
- 21817ZIP code
About Crisfield
Crisfield is a city in Somerset County, Maryland, United States, located on the Tangier Sound, an arm of the Chesapeake Bay. The population was 2,515 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. Crisfield has the distinction of being the southernmost incorporated city in Maryland.
The site of today's Crisfield was initially a small fishing village called Annemessex Neck. During European colonization, it was renamed Somers Cove, after Benjamin Summers. When the business potential for seafood was discovered, John W. Crisfield decided to bring the Pennsylvania Railroad to Crisfield, and the quiet fishing town grew. Crisfield is now known as the "Seafood Capital of the World". The city's success was so great that the train soot and oyster shells prompted the extension of the city's land into the marshes. City residents often claim that the downtown area is literally built atop oyster shells.
Crisfield began to slip into decline along with the declining health of the Chesapeake Bay, prompting a "strategic revitalization plan" to address the city's future needs. Currently, Crisfield is largely a tourist destination. It hosts many annual events and festivals, the most prominent of which is the National Hard Crab Derby. Crisfield is also a major gateway to Smith Island and Tangier Island.
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Living in Crisfield
- Median household income
- $50,139
- Median home value
- $137,900
- Median rent
- $766/mo
- Median age
- 31.3
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Crisfield had 2,475 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,475 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,426 per sq mi (551 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Crisfield at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Somerset County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,475 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.74 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Water area | 1.44 sq mi (3.72 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9816° N, 75.8580° W |
| ZIP code | 21817 |
| Official website | cityofcrisfield.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2420775 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Crisfield
- Frenchtown-Rumbly6.4 mi N
- Saxis, VA8.3 mi SE
- Fairmount9.1 mi N
- Smith Island9.3 mi W
- Sanford, VA10.8 mi E
- Deal Island12.7 mi N
- Tangier, VA13.2 mi SW
- Dames Quarter13.3 mi N
- Chance14.3 mi N
- Makemie Park, VA15.7 mi E
- Schooner Bay, VA15.9 mi S
- Deep Creek, VA16.1 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Crisfield
What county is Crisfield in?
Crisfield is in Somerset County, Maryland.
What is the population of Crisfield, MD?
2,475 people lived in Crisfield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Crisfield, MD?
The ZIP code of Crisfield is 21817.
What is the elevation of Crisfield?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Crisfield?
Frenchtown-Rumbly (6.4 mi), Saxis (8.3 mi), Fairmount (9.1 mi), Smith Island (9.3 mi), Sanford (10.8 mi).
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