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As of January 1, 2016, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) reported 2,040,178 members in 583 stakes, one district, 5,033 Congregations (4,971 wards and 334 branches), and ten missions. There are now 17 temples operating or under construction in Utah.
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History
A brief history can be found at LDS Newsroom (Utah) or Deseret News 2010 Church Almanac
Membership history
Though the LDS membership in Utah has increased, the percentage of Utahns who are Latter-day Saints has declined. Much of this is due to the rapid growth of the state. In 2008, the US Census Bureau determined Utah to be the fastest growing state in the country in terms of population growth.
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.
Utah currently has 9 missions and a Missionary Training Center.
Temples
Utah currently has 15 operating temples, with 1 temple under construction, and 1 temple under renovation.
Communities
Latter-day Saints had a significant role in establishing and settling communities within the "Mormon Corridor", including the following in Utah: