Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'569 50.1%
Men
1'561 49.9%
Children & youth (0–19)
669 21.4%
Swiss citizens
2'882 92.5%
Foreign residents
235 7.5%
0–19 · 669 · 21.4%20–64 · 1'918 · 61.3%65+ · 543 · 17.3%
Foreign residents 7.5%0%61.6%
Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026
Recent federal votes
BFS · sd-t-17-0214.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 69.0%64.3% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 70.4%52.0% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 63.0%49.7% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 62.8%16.0% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP29.7% · strongest party
SVP29.7%
Mitte27.8%
FDP22.5%
SP6.5%
GLP6.2%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier125%
Cantonal tax multiplier145%
125%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 2 of 79 in canton LucerneSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Egolzwil · 10.1 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.1 °C
Precipitation 2025962 mm
10.1 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteschenkon.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Schenkon?
- Schenkon has 3 postal codes: 6210, 6214, 6222.
- What is the tax rate in Schenkon?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Schenkon is 125% (2026); canton LU levies 145%.
- How many residents does Schenkon have?
- Schenkon has 3'130 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Schenkon in?
- Schenkon is located in canton LU.