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'Orem' is an incorporated town in the north-central part of the state of Utah in Utah County. It is adjacent to Provo, Lindon, and Vineyard and is about 45 miles south of Salt Lake City. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 84,324. By 2005 its population had been estimated to increase to 89,713, making it the fifth largest city in the state. Utah Valley State College is located in Orem. The Orem Owlz of the minor league baseball Pioneer League play their home games at the college.
Orem uses the moniker "Family City USA". The city, once known as 'Provo Bench', was named after Walter C. Orem, who operated a railroad line in the area in the early 1900's.
Orem is located at (40.298753, -111.696486).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 47.8 km² (18.4 mi²), all land.
The City of Orem is located on the eastern shore of Utah Lake. It borders Provo, Utah on the east and is located in the foothills of Mount Timpanogos.
As of the census of 2000, there were 84,324 people, 23,382 households, and 19,079 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,765.6/km² (4,572.6/mi²). There were 24,166 housing units at an average density of 506.0/km² (1,310.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 90.80% White, 0.33% African American, 0.73% Native American, 1.45% Asian, 0.86% Pacific Islander, 3.64% from other races, and 2.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.56% of the population.
There were 23,382 households out of which 48.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.0% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% were non-families. 12.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.57 and the average family size was 3.93.
In the city the population was spread out with 35.4% under the age of 18, 17.4% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 14.5% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $47,529, and the median income for a family was $51,214. Males had a median income of $38,221 versus $22,815 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,590. About 5.8% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.
Orem is located in the Alpine School District and is home to three high schools, three junior high schools, and 16 elementary schools. Utah Valley State College and Stevens-Henager College are also located in Orem. [1]
Brigham Young University, one of the largest private universities in the United States, is located in neighboring Provo.
On July 6th, 2007 a 70 year old widow named Betty Perry made news when she was cited by the police for a failure to water her lawn. According to Perry[2], she could not afford the water bill. She was subsequently arrested for actively resisting and impeding the police.[3]
Christeele Acres Historic District
★ Rock music group The Used
★ Chad Lewis - NFL Tight End
★ Noelle Pikus-Pace - 2005 overall World Cup Skeleton title winner
★ Shauna Rohbock - Silver medalist in women's bobsleigh at the Turin 2006 Olympics
★ Allison Holker - ''So You Think You Can Dance'' Finalist
★ LaVell Edwards - Legendary BYU Football Coach
★ James C. Christensen - Famous Surrealism artist
★ Liz Lemon Swindle - Famous Religious artist
★ Marie Osmond - American actress and singer
Several notable companies started in Orem:
★ WordPerfect (now owned by Corel)
★ Novell (at one time headquartered in Orem)
★ Omniture
★ MyFamily.com (at one time headquarted in Orem)
★ Flexsim Software Products, Inc.
★ Names Database
★ Zuka Juice
★ PowerQuest
★ City's Official Website
★ Alpine School District Orem Utah Public Schools
★ Utah Valley State College Public Education based in Orem UT
★ Timpanogos Storytelling Festival Annual storytelling festival at the end of the summer
★ Orem Summerfest June Festival featuring games, rides, talent festival, children's parade, fireworks, restaurant taste booths
Orem uses the moniker "Family City USA". The city, once known as 'Provo Bench', was named after Walter C. Orem, who operated a railroad line in the area in the early 1900's.
| Contents |
| Geography |
| Demographics |
| Education |
| Sports |
| In the News |
| Also see |
| Famous Citizens |
| Company Startups |
| External links |
Geography
Location of Orem, Utah
Orem is located at (40.298753, -111.696486).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 47.8 km² (18.4 mi²), all land.
The City of Orem is located on the eastern shore of Utah Lake. It borders Provo, Utah on the east and is located in the foothills of Mount Timpanogos.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 84,324 people, 23,382 households, and 19,079 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,765.6/km² (4,572.6/mi²). There were 24,166 housing units at an average density of 506.0/km² (1,310.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 90.80% White, 0.33% African American, 0.73% Native American, 1.45% Asian, 0.86% Pacific Islander, 3.64% from other races, and 2.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.56% of the population.
There were 23,382 households out of which 48.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.0% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% were non-families. 12.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.57 and the average family size was 3.93.
In the city the population was spread out with 35.4% under the age of 18, 17.4% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 14.5% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $47,529, and the median income for a family was $51,214. Males had a median income of $38,221 versus $22,815 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,590. About 5.8% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Orem is located in the Alpine School District and is home to three high schools, three junior high schools, and 16 elementary schools. Utah Valley State College and Stevens-Henager College are also located in Orem. [1]
Brigham Young University, one of the largest private universities in the United States, is located in neighboring Provo.
Sports
| Team | Sport | League | Championships | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orem Owlz | Baseball | Pioneer League';' Southern Division | 2 (2004, 2005) | Parkway Crossing Stadium |
| Utah Flash | Basketball | NBA Development League';' Western Division | 0 | McKay Events Center |
In the News
On July 6th, 2007 a 70 year old widow named Betty Perry made news when she was cited by the police for a failure to water her lawn. According to Perry[2], she could not afford the water bill. She was subsequently arrested for actively resisting and impeding the police.[3]
Also see
Christeele Acres Historic District
Famous Citizens
★ Rock music group The Used
★ Chad Lewis - NFL Tight End
★ Noelle Pikus-Pace - 2005 overall World Cup Skeleton title winner
★ Shauna Rohbock - Silver medalist in women's bobsleigh at the Turin 2006 Olympics
★ Allison Holker - ''So You Think You Can Dance'' Finalist
★ LaVell Edwards - Legendary BYU Football Coach
★ James C. Christensen - Famous Surrealism artist
★ Liz Lemon Swindle - Famous Religious artist
★ Marie Osmond - American actress and singer
Company Startups
Several notable companies started in Orem:
★ WordPerfect (now owned by Corel)
★ Novell (at one time headquartered in Orem)
★ Omniture
★ MyFamily.com (at one time headquarted in Orem)
★ Flexsim Software Products, Inc.
★ Names Database
★ Zuka Juice
★ PowerQuest
External links
★ City's Official Website
★ Alpine School District Orem Utah Public Schools
★ Utah Valley State College Public Education based in Orem UT
★ Timpanogos Storytelling Festival Annual storytelling festival at the end of the summer
★ Orem Summerfest June Festival featuring games, rides, talent festival, children's parade, fireworks, restaurant taste booths
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