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Oulu, Wisconsin
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Location of Oulu, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Bayfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.4 sq mi (91.8 km2) |
| • Land | 35.4 sq mi (91.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,010 ft (308 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 560 |
| • Density | 15.80/sq mi (6.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-60775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583883 |
Oulu (pronounced OO-loo) is a small town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It is named after the city of Oulu in Finland.
In 2020, about 560 people lived in Oulu. This was a small increase from 527 people in 2010.
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History of Oulu
People from Finland started moving to the Oulu area around 1889. These Finnish immigrants helped build the community.
Other groups, like German and Norwegian settlers, also came to Oulu. However, about 75% of the people living there were originally from Finland.
Geography of Oulu
Oulu is located in Wisconsin. The town covers an area of about 91.8 square kilometers (or 35.4 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
People of Oulu
Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 560 people living in Oulu. There were also 313 housing units and 221 families. Most of the people (94.8%) were White. A small number were from other racial backgrounds.
About 1.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Ancestry and Age
Many people in Oulu have European roots. The most common ancestries include German (21.6%), Swedish (10.7%), and Norwegian (10.5%). English, Irish, and Polish ancestries were also common.
The average age of people in Oulu was 53.4 years old. About 21.6% of the population was 65 years or older. Around 13.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
Culture in Oulu
The Ostrobothnian-based Pudas House is an important place in Oulu. It is the main building of the Oulu Cultural & Heritage Center. This center helps to preserve and share the town's history and culture.
Oulu, Wisconsin, is also the title of a song. A Finnish musician named J. Karjalainen released this song on January 7, 2022.
See also
In Spanish: Oulu (Wisconsin) para niños
