In 1805, Luleå only had 947 inhabitants, but in 1865 Luleå succeeded Piteå as the county town in Norrbotten county and now had around 1400 residents.
No ano 1805 Luleå tiña só 947 habitantes, pero en 1865 Luleå substituíu a Piteå como capital do condado de Norrbotten county e pasou a ter 1 400 habitantes.