Orem, Utah

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Orem, Utah

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Location of Orem, Utah
Location of Orem, Utah
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Country United States
State Utah
County Utah
Area
 - City  18.4 sq mi (47.8 km)
 - Land  18.4 sq mi (47.8 km)
 - Water  0.0 sq mi (0.0 km)
Elevation  4,774 ft (1455 m)
Population (2000)
 - City 84,324
 - Density 4,572.6/sq mi (1765.5/km)
Time zone Mountain (MST) (UTC-7)
 - Summer (DST) MDT (UTC-6)
ZIP codes 84000-84099
Area code(s) 801
FIPS code 49-57300GR2
GNIS feature ID 1444110GR3
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. An August 2007 estimate had its population at 92,176, making it the sixth-largest city in Utah. 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.

Geography

Orem is located at (40.298753, -111.696486)GR1.

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 censusGR2 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 OwlzBaseballPioneer League; Southern Division3 (2004, 2005, 2007)Parkway Crossing Stadium
Utah FlashBasketballNBA Development League; Western Division0McKay 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 the police.[3]

This has generated a lot of embarrassing attention for the city of Orem, and Office James Flygare, who pulled Ms. Perry down until she fell and damaged her nose, has been 'cleared of all wrong-doing.' Indeed, the Orem City Attorney is continuing to press charges against the aged widow for resisting arrest, despite the apology extended by the major and city council.[4]

Also see

Christeele Acres Historic District

Famous Citizens

Company Startups

Several notable companies started in Orem:

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