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Orem, Utah
City
Location of Orem, Utah
Location of Orem, Utah
CountryUnited States
StateUtah
CountyUtah
Area
 • Total18.4 sq mi (47.8 km2)
 • Land18.4 sq mi (47.8 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
4,774 ft (1,455 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total84,324
 • Density4,572.6/sq mi (1,765.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP codes
84000-84099
Area code801
FIPS code49-57300Template:GR
GNIS feature ID1444110Template:GR

Orem is a city in Utah County, Utah, United States, in the north-central part of the state. It is adjacent to Provo, Lindon, and Vineyard and is about 45 miles (72 km) south of Salt Lake City. Orem is one of the principal cities of the Provo-Orem, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Utah and Juab counties. The population was 84,324 at the 2000 census, making it the sixth-largest city in Utah. Utah Valley University (formerly 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". At one time the area was known as Sharon, a Biblical name for a mostly level strip of land running between mountains and the sea, and was also known as Provo Bench. It was named in 1914 after Walter C. Orem, who operated a railroad line in the area, in an apparent attempt to attract more investment to the town. Orem was incorporated in 1919. [1]

Geography

Orem is located at 40°17′56″N 111°41′47″W / 40.29889°N 111.69639°W / 40.29889; -111.69639Invalid arguments have been passed to the {{#coordinates:}} function (40.298753, -111.696486)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.4 square miles (47.8 km²), all of it land.

The City of Orem is located on the eastern shore of Utah Lake. It borders Provo, Utah on the east and south, and is located in the foothills of Mount Timpanogos.

Orem is also popular for its Summerfest celebration and parade which take place in June. In addition, Orem has more square area of parks as compared to city size than any other city in Utah.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 84,324 people, 23,382 households, and 19,079 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,572.6 people per square mile (1,765.6/km²). There were 24,166 housing units at an average density of 1,310.4/sq mi (506.0/km²). 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 University 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

Club League Venue Established Championships
Orem Owlz Pioneer League, Baseball Brent Brown Ballpark 2005 3
Utah Flash D-League, Basketball McKay Events Center 2007 0
Utah Valley Thunder AIFA, Indoor football McKay Events Center 2009 0

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 mayor and city council.[4] [5]


See also

Christeele Acres Historic District

Notable residents

Company Startups

Several notable companies started in Orem:

References

  1. ^ http://www.onlineutah.com/oremhistory.shtml
  2. ^ Tayler, Howard. "Blógünder Schlock » About". Retrieved 2007-11-06. Howard Tayler is the award-winning cartoonist responsible for Schlock Mercenary and the inventor of the chupaqueso. He's married, and lives in Orem, UT[...]. {{cite web}}: More than one of |author= and |last= specified (help)

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