Selkirk is a somewhat small town located in the state of New York. With a population of 6,308 people and two associated neighborhoods, Selkirk is the 271st largest community in New York.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Selkirk is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Selkirk is a town of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Selkirk who work in healthcare (12.71%), management occupations (11.83%), and teaching (10.99%). Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 16.30% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Selkirk is worth considering.The citizens of Selkirk are among the most well-educated in the nation: 46.91% of adults in Selkirk have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Selkirk in 2022 was $49,956, which is upper middle income relative to New York, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $199,824 for a family of four. Selkirk is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Selkirk home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Selkirk residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Selkirk include Irish, Italian, German, English, and Russian. The most common language spoken in Selkirk is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
