Utah Quick Facts

• Joined the Union on January 4, 1896, as 45th state
• Fastest growing state in the nation 2010-2020- up 18.4% from 2010
• Origin of Name: Named after the Ute Indians, who lived there
• Nicknames: Beehive State (official), The Mormon State, Deseret
• Known for: 
• State Motto:  Industry
• State Flower: Sego Lily
• Population 2020 Census: 3,271,616