In general, the era was favourable for Kuusamo. Population growth was relatively steady, interrupted by a few lean years and epidemics.
At the end of the period in 1920, the number of landless populations was 1 187 people, the number of landowners was 776 people. Although the numbers are not exactly comparable, they show an increase in the relative share of the landless population. The share of civil servants, artisans and others earning a living outside of agriculture was small.
The operation of the public school in the church town started as a private project in 1876, and four years later the municipal council decided to build a school building near the church, next to the courthouse.