Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'198 48.2%
Men
2'363 51.8%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'021 22.4%
Swiss citizens
3'462 72.9%
Foreign residents
1'285 27.1%
0–19 · 1'021 · 22.4%20–64 · 2'746 · 60.2%65+ · 794 · 17.4%
Foreign residents 27.1%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 63.2%65.7% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 64.2%58.8% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 58.5%39.6% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 58.3%16.5% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023Mitte37.3% · strongest party
Mitte37.3%
SVP34.5%
FDP11.9%
SP7.8%
GRÜNE3.8%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier230%
Cantonal tax multiplier145%
230%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 73 of 79 in canton LucerneSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Napf · 10.4 kmAnnual mean temperature 20257.2 °C
Precipitation 20251'546 mm
7.2 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitewolhusen.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Wolhusen?
- Wolhusen has 3 postal codes: 6110, 6114, 6122.
- What is the tax rate in Wolhusen?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Wolhusen is 230% (2026); canton LU levies 145%.
- How many residents does Wolhusen have?
- Wolhusen has 4'561 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Wolhusen in?
- Wolhusen is located in canton LU.