The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and its members in Utah. Utah has more church members than any other U.S. state or country. The LDS Church is also the largest denomination in Utah.

History

Membership history

Historically, the percentage of Utahns who are Latter-day Saints was constantly increasing and went from six-tenths in 1920 to three-fourths in 1990, however, since then the proportion has decreased even though the number of church members has grown nominally. Much of this is due to the rise of secularism in the state, despite rapid population growth. In 2008, the US Census Bureau determined Utah to be the fastest growing state in the country in terms of population growth.

County statistics

[[file:Counties of Utah by percentage of Latter-day Saint adherence.svg|thumb|right|150px|Percent Latter-day Saint by Utah county Legend ]] List of LDS Church adherents in each county as of 2010 according to the Association of Religion Data Archives:

Stakes and districts

As of November 2024, Utah had the following stakes and districts:

Missions

Due to nonmembers coming into the state, Utah officially became a mission field with its own headquarters in 1975 when the Utah Salt Lake City Mission was organized. Previously, full-time missionaries worked in parts of Utah under the leadership of missions headquartered in other states. As of February 2023, Utah has 12 missions and a Missionary Training Center. In addition to these missions, the New Mexico Farmington Mission covers Southeastern Utah.

Missionary Training Center

The first training for missionaries began in 1832 with the School of the Prophets. Some further educational centers were: And finally, the Provo Missionary Training Center (1978)

Temples

As of June 2024, Utah has 22 operating temples, with another 8 that have been announced or under construction.

Dedicated 1800s

Dedicated 1900s

Dedicated 2000s and 2010s

Dedicated 2020s

Under Construction

Announced

Communities

Latter-day Saints had a significant role in establishing and settling communities within the "Mormon Corridor", including the following in Utah: