Annual Events in and Around Crisfield

February 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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Are you thinking of moving to Crisfield and wondering what the town has to offer? Are you a new resident of the town looking for things to do? Are you thinking of planning a trip to Crisfield and are looking for the perfect weekend to visit? You’re in luck! Crisfield offers a ton of great local events that celebrate Crisfield’s heritage, community, and seafood culture. So what are you waiting for? Plan a trip to Crisfield and visit one of these great events!

  1. Somerset Strawberry Festival. If Crisfield is the “Seafood Capital of the World,” nearby Marion Station is the “Strawberry Capital of the World.” While Marion Station is no longer producing strawberries like it did back in the early part of the century, the town hasn’t forgotten the produce that built their town. What better way to kick off summer than with a festival dedicated to one of summer’s most iconic fruits? The Somerset Strawberry Festival takes place in May every year. Events include a Little Miss & Mr. Strawberry Festival Pageant, the Strawberry Strut 5K, Strawberry Jam & Jelly contests, and the Strawberry Festival Parade.
  2. Freedom Fest. The Freedom Fest is an Independence Day celebration that features food, fireworks, and fun that costs only $5 for regular admission. Veterans get in free.
  3. National Hard Crab Derby. Arguably one of Crisfield’s most famous events, the National Hard Crab Derby is a four-day crab extravaganza in early September. Visitors come from all over the world to celebrate one of the sea animals that made Crisfield famous: the Maryland blue crab. Events include a carnival, a Crab Cooking Contest, live entertainment, a 10K race, a parade, skiff races, and arm wrestling contests. Major events include the Crab Picking Contest, the Governor’s Cup Race, the Boat Docking Contest, and the National Hard Crab Derby Race. The Hard Crab Derby Race is exactly what it sounds like: it’s a race where live crabs race. The crabs are all numbered on the back of their shells so participants and race officials can tell which crab has won. It’s a national event!
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Demographics: Who Lives in Crisfield?

February 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Crisfield had 2,723 people at the 2000 census. Of these 2,723 people, there were 1,172 households. 723 of these households were families. Crisfield has a population density of 1,675 people per each square mile. The 1,357 housing units had a density average of 835/square mile. As for ethnicity demographics, the town is 59 percent white, 37 percent African American, .5 percent Asian, .4 percent Native American, and .4 percent Pacific Islander. .4 percent are from other races. 2.68 percent are from two or more than two races. The population is also 1.7 Latino/Hispanic.

Of those 1,172 households in Crisfield, 30.3 percent had children under age 18 living within the household. 33 percent were married couples who lived together. 25 percent were women with no husband in the household. Non-families made up 38 percent. 34 percent of the Crisfield households were comprised of individuals. 19 percent were a single individual over age 65. The average household size in Crisfield is 2.3. The Crisfield average family size falls at 2.9.

As for age demographics, 28 percent of the city is under the age of 18. 8 percent is between the ages of 18 to 24. People aged 25 to 44 make up 24.5 percent of the city. 21 percent of the population is between the ages of 45 to 64. People who were 65 or older make up 18 percent of the city. The average age in Crisfield is 37. There are statistically more women than men in Crisfield, with 75 males for every hundred females. There are 71 males for every hundred females over the age of 18.

The average income for a household in Crisfield is just under $18,000. The average income for a family is just under $24,000. Men in Crisfield make about $10,000 more than their female counterparts, with men making an average income of over $30,000. Women in Crisfield make over $20,500 in average income. Crisfield has a per capita income of $12,387. 35 percent of population is below the poverty line while 30.5 percent of families fall below the poverty line.

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