Filed under: CENTENNIAL UTAH: GROWING TOWARD STATEHOOD By Deseret News Aug 6, 1995, 12:00am MDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: CENTENNIAL UTAH: GROWING TOWARD STATEHOOD Reddit Pocket Email Linkedin As in many other states, the growth of Utah's population was most rapid in the decades before Utah became a state in January 1896. YEAR POPULATION 1850 11,380 1860 40,273 1870 86,786 1880 143,963 1890 210,779 Next Up In Utah BYU has canceled the 2022 Women’s Conference with plans to return in 2023. Here’s why Opinion: What could a Democrat do to ever win a big race in Utah again? How this Rhodes scholar from the U. hopes her financial prowess can elevate underserved communities Biden has a new COVID-19 battle plan. Here’s what’s already happening in Utah Congress averts shutdown despite GOP protest over vaccine rule. Utah Sen. Mike Lee draws criticism for joining threat A national report ranked Utah last for women’s equity — again. What can be done to change it? Sign up for the newsletter Morning Edition Start your day with the top stories you missed while you were sleeping. Thanks for signing up! Check your inbox for a welcome email. Email address (required) First Name Last Name By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Notice and European users agree to the data transfer policy. Subscribe The Latest BYU has canceled the 2022 Women’s Conference with plans to return in 2023. Here’s why By Trent Toone Opinion: What could a Democrat do to ever win a big race in Utah again? By Frank Pignanelli & LaVarr Webb Omicron variant will overwhelm the world in 3-6 months, expert says By Herb Scribner 2021 college football coaching carousel tracker By Ryan McDonald Omicron variant may cause more reinfections, expert says By Herb Scribner Dr. Fauci reveals what you need to do to stay safe from the omicron variant By Herb Scribner
