Orem, UT

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Orem Overview

97,100
TOTAL POPULATION
49,279
MALE POPULATION
47,821
FEMALE POPULATION
103.05
MALES / 100 FEMALES
97.04
FEMALES / 100 MALES
26.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,143
PER CAPITA INCOME
$84,323
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$77,568
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
40.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
59.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,128
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
52,609
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
71.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Orem Zip Codes

Orem Area Codes

Race in Orem

The most populous races in Orem are White / Caucasian (80,704 | 83.1%), Hispanic or Latino (17,113 | 17.6%), and Two or more Races (8,669 | 8.9%).
Race in Orem
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,4001.4%
Black / African American6860.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific6830.7%
Hispanic or Latino17,11317.6%
Native / Alaskan5530.6%
White / Caucasian80,70483.1%
Two or more Races8,6698.9%
Some other Race4,4054.5%
Total97,100100.0%

Ancestry in Orem

The most populous ancestries reported in Orem are English (26,020 | 26.8%), Mexican (10,915 | 11.2%), German (9,380 | 9.7%), European (5,242 | 5.4%), and Irish (4,337 | 4.5%), together accounting for 57.6% of all Orem residents.
Ancestry in Orem
Ancestry# Population% Population
African3040.3%
American3,7043.8%
Apache50.0%
Arab3550.4%
Argentinean4100.4%
Armenian1010.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac190.0%
Australian660.1%
Austrian920.1%
Basque600.1%
Belgian320.0%
Belizean110.0%
Bhutanese7780.8%
Blackfeet360.0%
Bolivian870.1%
Brazilian4140.4%
British1,9252.0%
British West Indian200.0%
Burmese5630.6%
Cambodian190.0%
Canadian3740.4%
Cape Verdean1310.1%
Celtic140.0%
Central American9170.9%
Central American Indian1100.1%
Cherokee820.1%
Chickasaw60.0%
Chilean5310.5%
Chippewa40.0%
Choctaw130.0%
Colombian2710.3%
Costa Rican390.0%
Creek90.0%
Croatian540.1%
Cuban480.1%
Czech1370.1%
Danish3,9124.0%
Dominican3460.4%
Dutch1,3231.4%
Eastern European110.0%
Ecuadorian3250.3%
English26,02026.8%
Ethiopian160.0%
European5,2425.4%
Filipino390.0%
Finnish2970.3%
French1,4421.5%
French Canadian2980.3%
German9,3809.7%
Ghanaian620.1%
Greek3580.4%
Guatemalan3110.3%
Haitian1810.2%
Honduran1980.2%
Hopi590.1%
Hungarian1180.1%
Icelander640.1%
Indian (Asian)8490.9%
Indonesian490.1%
Iranian1260.1%
Irish4,3374.5%
Italian2,6802.8%
Jamaican110.0%
Japanese370.0%
Korean6130.6%
Laotian410.0%
Latvian90.0%
Lebanese260.0%
Lithuanian740.1%
Malaysian2160.2%
Mexican10,91511.2%
Mexican American Indian1060.1%
Native Hawaiian4680.5%
Navajo5710.6%
New Zealander210.0%
Nicaraguan480.1%
Nigerian1850.2%
Northern European3020.3%
Norwegian2,3582.4%
Pakistani570.1%
Palestinian720.1%
Panamanian170.0%
Paraguayan140.0%
Peruvian1,3571.4%
Polish7600.8%
Portuguese1940.2%
Pueblo250.0%
Puerto Rican1140.1%
Romanian20.0%
Russian3550.4%
Salvadoran3040.3%
Samoan5500.6%
Scandinavian1,5311.6%
Scotch-Irish6540.7%
Scottish4,0764.2%
Serbian90.0%
Sioux1080.1%
Slovak430.0%
South African600.1%
South American3,6903.8%
South American Indian930.1%
Spaniard2850.3%
Spanish5500.6%
Sri Lankan1980.2%
Subsaharan African8820.9%
Swedish3,3503.5%
Swiss9771.0%
Thai1930.2%
Tlingit-Haida1360.1%
Tongan5700.6%
Turkish520.1%
Ukrainian1210.1%
Ute620.1%
Venezuelan6950.7%
Vietnamese690.1%
Welsh2,1212.2%
Yugoslavian40.0%
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Immigrants in Orem

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Orem came from Latin America (8,586 | 8.8%), Central America (5,127 | 5.3%), Mexico (4,499 | 4.6%), South America (3,228 | 3.3%), and Asia (1,350 | 1.4%), together accounting for 23.5% of all Orem residents.
Immigrants in Orem
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa6250.6%
Argentina2000.2%
Armenia330.0%
Asia1,3501.4%
Australia280.0%
Austria150.0%
Bangladesh340.0%
Bolivia720.1%
Brazil5990.6%
Cabo Verde2060.2%
Cambodia130.0%
Cameroon350.0%
Canada4340.4%
Caribbean2310.2%
Central America5,1275.3%
Chile4460.5%
China3180.3%
Colombia1770.2%
Congo40.0%
Costa Rica390.0%
Cuba200.0%
Czechoslovakia160.0%
Denmark140.0%
Dominican Republic1510.2%
Eastern Africa210.0%
Eastern Asia6460.7%
Eastern Europe1150.1%
Ecuador2270.2%
El Salvador940.1%
England230.0%
Europe5670.6%
France380.0%
Germany800.1%
Ghana240.0%
Guatemala1940.2%
Haiti600.1%
Honduras2500.3%
Hong Kong830.1%
India990.1%
Indonesia190.0%
Iran900.1%
Israel90.0%
Italy220.0%
Japan1080.1%
Jordan430.0%
Kazakhstan40.0%
Kenya70.0%
Korea2130.2%
Kuwait200.0%
Laos730.1%
Latin America8,5868.8%
Latvia40.0%
Malaysia50.0%
Mexico4,4994.6%
Micronesia10.0%
Middle Africa1590.2%
Morocco120.0%
Netherlands270.0%
Nicaragua340.0%
Nigeria1120.1%
Northern Africa150.0%
Northern Europe1660.2%
Oceania1330.1%
Panama170.0%
Peru1,0981.1%
Philippines840.1%
Poland80.0%
Portugal200.0%
Russia210.0%
Saudi Arabia570.1%
Scotland60.0%
Singapore30.0%
South Africa580.1%
South America3,2283.3%
South Central Asia2270.2%
South Eastern Asia3140.3%
Southern Europe1000.1%
Spain580.1%
Sweden110.0%
Switzerland180.0%
Taiwan740.1%
Turkey10.0%
Ukraine580.1%
Uruguay80.0%
Venezuela3810.4%
Vietnam820.1%
Western Africa3420.4%
Western Asia1630.2%
Western Europe1780.2%
Zaire1200.1%
Zimbabwe140.0%
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Sex and Age in Orem

Sex and Age in Orem

The most populous age groups in Orem are 20 to 24 Years (7,152 | 14.5%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (7,042 | 14.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Orem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,038 (8.2%)3,443 (7.2%)
5 to 9 Years3,652 (7.4%)3,388 (7.1%)
10 to 14 Years3,631 (7.4%)3,546 (7.4%)
15 to 19 Years4,641 (9.4%)4,281 (8.9%)
20 to 24 Years7,152 (14.5%)7,042 (14.7%)
25 to 29 Years5,236 (10.6%)4,413 (9.2%)
30 to 34 Years3,240 (6.6%)2,878 (6.0%)
35 to 39 Years3,245 (6.6%)3,057 (6.4%)
40 to 44 Years2,309 (4.7%)2,299 (4.8%)
45 to 49 Years2,492 (5.1%)2,429 (5.1%)
50 to 54 Years1,793 (3.6%)1,824 (3.8%)
55 to 59 Years1,745 (3.5%)2,102 (4.4%)
60 to 64 Years1,471 (3.0%)1,842 (3.8%)
65 to 69 Years1,410 (2.9%)1,545 (3.2%)
70 to 74 Years1,218 (2.5%)1,377 (2.9%)
75 to 79 Years744 (1.5%)922 (1.9%)
80 to 84 Years614 (1.3%)759 (1.6%)
85 Years and over648 (1.3%)674 (1.4%)
Total49,279 (100.0%)47,821 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Orem

Median Family Size in Orem

The median family size in Orem is 3.53 persons per family, with married-couple families (18,747 | 81.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.61 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,433 | 6.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.82 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Orem
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple18,747 (81.9%)3.61
Single Male/Father1,433 (6.3%)2.82
Single Female/Mother2,705 (11.8%)3.39
Total Families22,885 (100.0%)3.53

Median Household Size in Orem

The median household size in Orem is 3.13 persons per household, with married-couple households (18,747 | 62.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.65 persons per household. non-family households (7,354 | 24.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.62 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Orem
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple18,747 (62.0%)3.65
Single Male/Father1,433 (4.7%)3.37
Single Female/Mother2,705 (8.9%)3.57
Non-family7,354 (24.3%)1.62
Total Households30,239 (100.0%)3.13

Household Size by Marriage Status in Orem

Out of a total of 30,239 households in Orem, 22,885 (75.7%) are family households, while 7,354 (24.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 8,662, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 4,770.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Orem
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-4,770 (15.8%)
2-Person Households8,662 (28.6%)1,195 (4.0%)
3-Person Households4,540 (15.0%)834 (2.8%)
4-Person Households3,696 (12.2%)462 (1.5%)
5-Person Households2,984 (9.9%)57 (0.2%)
6-Person Households1,690 (5.6%)30 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households1,313 (4.3%)6 (0.0%)
Total22,885 (75.7%)7,354 (24.3%)

Female Fertility in Orem

Fertility by Age in Orem

Average fertility rate in Orem is 71.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 106.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 80.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Orem
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years1,521 (80.1%)106.0
35 to 50 years378 (19.9%)46.0
Total1,899 (100.0%)71.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Orem

88.5% of women with births (1,899) in Orem are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 13.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 2.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Orem
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years1,311 (86.2%)210 (13.8%)
35 to 50 years369 (97.6%)9 (2.4%)
Total1,681 (88.5%)218 (11.5%)

Fertility by Education in Orem

Average fertility rate in Orem is 71.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 131.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 20.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 34.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Orem
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School69 (3.6%)20.0
High School Diploma389 (20.5%)85.0
College or Associate's Degree659 (34.7%)61.0
Bachelor's Degree579 (30.5%)90.0
Graduate Degree203 (10.7%)131.0
Total1,899 (100.0%)71.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Orem

11.5% of women with births in Orem are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 50.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Orem
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School34 (49.3%)35 (50.7%)
High School Diploma287 (73.8%)102 (26.2%)
College or Associate's Degree577 (87.6%)82 (12.4%)
Bachelor's Degree579 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree203 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,681 (88.5%)218 (11.5%)

Income in Orem

Income Overview in Orem

Per Capita Income in Orem is $32,143, while median incomes of families and households are $84,323 and $77,568 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income97,100$32,143
Median Family Income22,885$84,323
Mean Family Income22,885$110,326
Median Household Income30,239$77,568
Mean Household Income30,239$101,366
Income Deficit22,885$10,128
Wage / Income Gap (%)97,10040.54%
Wage / Income Gap ($)97,10059.46¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index97,1000.43

Earnings by Sex in Orem

Average Earnings in Orem are $31,231, $40,130 for men and $23,861 for women, a difference of 40.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Orem
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male30,670 (55.0%)$40,130
Female25,047 (45.0%)$23,861
Total55,717 (100.0%)$31,231

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Orem

The most common earnings brackets in Orem are $100,000+ for men (4,545 | 14.8%) and $2,499 or less for women (2,049 | 8.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Orem
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,367 (4.5%)2,049 (8.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,201 (3.9%)1,724 (6.9%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,147 (3.7%)1,368 (5.5%)
$7,500 to $9,999744 (2.4%)1,146 (4.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,273 (4.2%)1,152 (4.6%)
$12,500 to $14,999783 (2.5%)1,184 (4.7%)
$15,000 to $17,499997 (3.3%)1,248 (5.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999532 (1.7%)770 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $22,499845 (2.8%)1,188 (4.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,062 (3.5%)1,276 (5.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9992,268 (7.4%)1,795 (7.2%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,697 (5.5%)1,898 (7.6%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,379 (4.5%)1,337 (5.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,494 (4.9%)1,183 (4.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,708 (5.6%)948 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $54,999854 (2.8%)1,117 (4.5%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,966 (6.4%)1,337 (5.3%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,699 (5.5%)565 (2.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,109 (10.1%)990 (4.0%)
$100,000+4,545 (14.8%)772 (3.1%)
Total30,670 (100.0%)25,047 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Orem

Average earnings in Orem are $55,949 for men and $31,088 for women, a difference of 44.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $103,601, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $35,938. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $57,781, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,102.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Orem
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$35,938$23,102
High School Diploma$40,855$24,615
College or Associate's Degree$45,984$27,306
Bachelor's Degree$70,163$36,275
Graduate Degree$103,601$57,781
Total$55,949$31,088

Family Income in Orem

Family Income Brackets in Orem

According to the Orem family income data, there are 4,897 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 275 families (1.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Orem
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004582.0%
$10,000 to $14,9992751.2%
$15,000 to $24,9999384.1%
$25,000 to $34,9991,4886.5%
$35,000 to $49,9992,2439.8%
$50,000 to $74,9994,37119.1%
$75,000 to $99,9993,86816.9%
$100,000 to $149,9994,89721.4%
$150,000 to $199,9992,1289.3%
$200,000+2,2439.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Orem

6-person families (1,610 | 7.0%) account for the highest median family income in Orem with $124,261 per family, while 2-person families (9,373 | 41.0%) have the highest median income of $35,610 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Orem
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families9,373 (41.0%)$71,220
3-Person Families4,348 (19.0%)$81,546
4-Person Families3,610 (15.8%)$89,848
5-Person Families2,705 (11.8%)$111,531
6-Person Families1,610 (7.0%)$124,261
7+ Person Families1,239 (5.4%)$123,110
Total22,885 (100.0%)$84,323

Family Income by Number of Earners in Orem

The median family income in Orem is $84,323, with families comprising 3+ earners (4,023) having the highest median family income of $134,826, while families with no earners (1,885) have the lowest median family income of $58,608, accounting for 17.6% and 8.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Orem
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,885 (8.2%)$58,608
1 Earner6,167 (27.0%)$72,196
2 Earners10,810 (47.2%)$82,377
3+ Earners4,023 (17.6%)$134,826
Total22,885 (100.0%)$84,323

Household Income in Orem

Household Income Brackets in Orem

With 5,866 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Orem, accounting for 19.4% of all households. In contrast, only 423 households (1.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Orem
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0009373.1%
$10,000 to $14,9994231.4%
$15,000 to $24,9991,7845.9%
$25,000 to $34,9992,2077.3%
$35,000 to $49,9993,29610.9%
$50,000 to $74,9995,86619.4%
$75,000 to $99,9994,80815.9%
$100,000 to $149,9995,80619.2%
$150,000 to $199,9992,4808.2%
$200,000+2,6018.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Orem

The median household income in Orem is $77,568, with the highest median household income of $109,626 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 8,167 households (27.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $50,322, with 4,263 households (14.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Orem
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years4,263 (14.1%)$50,322
25 to 44 Years11,907 (39.4%)$78,021
45 to 64 Years8,167 (27.0%)$109,626
65+ Years5,902 (19.5%)$67,849
Total30,239 (100.0%)$77,568

Poverty in Orem

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Orem

With 9.7% poverty level for males and 10.0% for females among the residents of Orem, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,673 males (19.3%) and 1,783 females (21.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Orem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years404 (10.1%)366 (10.7%)
5 Years53 (8.9%)24 (4.0%)
6 to 11 Years344 (8.0%)346 (8.6%)
12 to 14 Years336 (14.5%)242 (10.8%)
15 Years55 (7.0%)44 (5.3%)
16 and 17 Years202 (11.9%)66 (4.9%)
18 to 24 Years1,673 (19.3%)1,783 (21.3%)
25 to 34 Years644 (7.7%)705 (9.7%)
35 to 44 Years505 (9.1%)330 (6.2%)
45 to 54 Years224 (5.2%)406 (9.6%)
55 to 64 Years100 (3.1%)179 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years48 (1.8%)49 (1.7%)
75 Years and over89 (4.5%)119 (5.2%)
Total4,677 (9.7%)4,659 (10.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Orem

According to the poverty statistics in Orem, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 98.2% of males and 98.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Orem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,613 (89.9%)3,044 (89.3%)
5 Years543 (91.1%)576 (96.0%)
6 to 11 Years3,962 (92.0%)3,701 (91.4%)
12 to 14 Years1,986 (85.5%)1,988 (89.1%)
15 Years732 (93.0%)786 (94.7%)
16 and 17 Years1,491 (88.1%)1,289 (95.1%)
18 to 24 Years6,986 (80.7%)6,593 (78.7%)
25 to 34 Years7,702 (92.3%)6,547 (90.3%)
35 to 44 Years5,036 (90.9%)5,015 (93.8%)
45 to 54 Years4,039 (94.8%)3,821 (90.4%)
55 to 64 Years3,106 (96.9%)3,723 (95.4%)
65 to 74 Years2,560 (98.2%)2,861 (98.3%)
75 Years and over1,889 (95.5%)2,186 (94.8%)
Total43,645 (90.3%)42,130 (90.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Orem

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Orem show that 5.4% or 1,011 of the total 18,747 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 8.4%, comprising of 460 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.7%, which includes 363 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Orem
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children9,433 (96.3%)363 (3.7%)
1 or 2 Children5,029 (91.6%)460 (8.4%)
3 or 4 Children2,607 (94.6%)150 (5.4%)
5 or more Children667 (94.6%)38 (5.4%)
Total17,736 (94.6%)1,011 (5.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Orem

According to the poverty data in Orem, 6.6% or 94 single-father households and 16.0% or 432 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 67 households (11.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Orem
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children27 (3.9%)40 (4.0%)
1 or 2 Children67 (11.7%)297 (21.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)85 (27.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total94 (6.6%)432 (16.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Orem

The poverty data for Orem shows that 1,011 of the married-couple family households (5.4%) and 526 of the single-parent households (12.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 460 households (8.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Orem
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children363 (3.7%)67 (4.0%)
1 or 2 Children460 (8.4%)364 (18.6%)
3 or 4 Children150 (5.4%)85 (17.8%)
5 or more Children38 (5.4%)10 (100.0%)
Total1,011 (5.4%)526 (12.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Orem

Employment by Class of Employer in Orem

Among the 49,825 employed individuals in Orem, private company employees (35,931 | 72.1%), not-for-profit organizations (4,322 | 8.7%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (2,556 | 5.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Orem
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees35,93172.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,7593.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2,5565.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations4,3228.7%
Local Government Employees2,5415.1%
State Government Employees2,0954.2%
Federal Government Employees5571.1%
Unpaid Family Workers640.1%
Total49,825100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Orem

According to the labor force statistics for Orem, out of the total population over 16 years of age (73,785), 71.3% or 52,609 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.4% or 1,789 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 84.0% or 7,172 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.7% or 666 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Orem
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years4,529 (62.0%)666 (14.7%)
20 to 24 Years11,838 (83.4%)379 (3.2%)
25 to 29 Years8,067 (83.6%)234 (2.9%)
30 to 34 Years4,858 (79.4%)78 (1.6%)
35 to 44 Years8,684 (79.6%)156 (1.8%)
45 to 54 Years7,172 (84.0%)129 (1.8%)
55 to 59 Years2,993 (77.8%)9 (0.3%)
60 to 64 Years2,077 (62.7%)60 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,087 (37.6%)65 (3.1%)
75 Years and over301 (6.9%)7 (2.3%)
Total52,609 (71.3%)1,789 (3.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Orem

According to labor force statistics for Orem, 79.9% of individuals (33,858) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (42,375) are in the labor force, with 2.0% or 677 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 82.7% or 14,677 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.3% or 84 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Orem
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,954 (72.0%)117 (4.3%)
High School Diploma5,370 (79.6%)135 (2.0%)
College / Associate Degree11,846 (78.1%)349 (2.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher14,677 (82.7%)248 (1.4%)
Total33,858 (79.9%)848 (2.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Orem

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Orem are Community & Social Service (6,191 | 12.2%), Management (5,489 | 10.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (4,048 | 8.0%), Education Instruction & Library (3,792 | 7.5%), and Computers & Mathematics (2,869 | 5.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Orem

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Orem, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (86.3%), Architecture & Engineering (85.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (83.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (64.7%), Education Instruction & Library (62.4%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (60.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Orem
OccupationMaleFemale
Management3,582 (65.3%)1,907 (34.7%)
Business & Financial1,474 (57.2%)1,101 (42.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science3,379 (83.5%)669 (16.5%)
Computers & Mathematics2,475 (86.3%)394 (13.7%)
Architecture & Engineering706 (85.3%)122 (14.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science198 (56.4%)153 (43.6%)
Community & Social Service 2,555 (41.3%)3,636 (58.7%)
Education, Arts & Media271 (35.3%)497 (64.7%)
Legal Services & Support329 (65.5%)173 (34.5%)
Education Instruction & Library1,427 (37.6%)2,365 (62.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment528 (46.8%)601 (53.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating904 (39.4%)1,391 (60.6%)
Health Technologists674 (42.5%)911 (57.5%)
Total (Category)11,894 (57.7%)8,704 (42.3%)
Total (Overall)28,372 (55.9%)22,373 (44.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Orem are Food Preparation & Serving (2,891 | 5.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (2,006 | 4.0%), Healthcare Support (1,683 | 3.3%), Personal Care & Service (1,054 | 2.1%), and Security & Protection (469 | 0.9%).
Services Occupations in Orem

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Orem, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (76.4%), Security & Protection (69.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (65.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (88.2%), Healthcare Support (75.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (46.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Orem
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support420 (25.0%)1,263 (75.0%)
Security & Protection325 (69.3%)144 (30.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention199 (65.5%)105 (34.5%)
Law Enforcement126 (76.4%)39 (23.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,545 (53.4%)1,346 (46.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,071 (53.4%)935 (46.6%)
Personal Care & Service124 (11.8%)930 (88.2%)
Total (Category)3,485 (43.0%)4,618 (57.0%)
Total (Overall)28,372 (55.9%)22,373 (44.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Orem are Office & Administration (6,960 | 13.7%), and Sales & Related (5,301 | 10.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Orem

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Orem
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2,977 (56.2%)2,324 (43.8%)
Office & Administration2,233 (32.1%)4,727 (67.9%)
Total (Category)5,210 (42.5%)7,051 (57.5%)
Total (Overall)28,372 (55.9%)22,373 (44.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Orem are Construction & Extraction (2,870 | 5.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,270 | 2.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (99 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Orem

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Orem
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry80 (80.8%)19 (19.2%)
Construction & Extraction2,773 (96.6%)97 (3.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,247 (98.2%)23 (1.8%)
Total (Category)4,100 (96.7%)139 (3.3%)
Total (Overall)28,372 (55.9%)22,373 (44.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Orem are Material Moving (2,094 | 4.1%), Production (2,083 | 4.1%), and Transportation (1,367 | 2.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Orem

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Orem
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,257 (60.4%)826 (39.7%)
Transportation1,100 (80.5%)267 (19.5%)
Material Moving1,326 (63.3%)768 (36.7%)
Total (Category)3,683 (66.4%)1,861 (33.6%)
Total (Overall)28,372 (55.9%)22,373 (44.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Orem

Employment Industries in Orem

The major employment industries in Orem include Educational Services (6,664 | 13.1%), Retail Trade (5,750 | 11.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,735 | 11.3%), Professional & Scientific (5,155 | 10.2%), and Construction (4,177 | 8.2%).
Employment Industries in Orem

Employment Industries by Sex in Orem

The Orem industries that see more men than women are Construction (91.7%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (87.8%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (85.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (70.1%), Educational Services (58.3%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (57.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Orem
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting129 (87.8%)18 (12.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction34 (85.0%)6 (15.0%)
Construction3,831 (91.7%)346 (8.3%)
Manufacturing2,683 (64.7%)1,465 (35.3%)
Wholesale Trade796 (66.4%)403 (33.6%)
Retail Trade3,257 (56.6%)2,493 (43.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,116 (68.4%)515 (31.6%)
Utilities179 (70.2%)76 (29.8%)
Information778 (64.0%)437 (36.0%)
Finance & Insurance1,240 (54.6%)1,030 (45.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing776 (79.7%)198 (20.3%)
Professional & Scientific3,166 (61.4%)1,989 (38.6%)
Enterprise Management55 (67.1%)27 (32.9%)
Administrative & Support2,180 (58.9%)1,521 (41.1%)
Educational Services2,780 (41.7%)3,884 (58.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,713 (29.9%)4,022 (70.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation380 (42.7%)510 (57.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,857 (50.8%)1,795 (49.1%)
Public Administration600 (52.6%)541 (47.4%)
Total28,372 (55.9%)22,373 (44.1%)

Education in Orem

School Enrollment in Orem

The most common levels of schooling among the 34,162 students in Orem are college / undergraduate (12,080 | 35.4%), high school (6,767 | 19.8%), and middle school (5,567 | 16.3%).
School Enrollment in Orem
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,3744.0%
Kindergarten1,3784.0%
Elementary School5,45816.0%
Middle School5,56716.3%
High School6,76719.8%
College / Undergraduate12,08035.4%
Graduate / Professional1,5384.5%
Total34,162100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Orem

Out of a total of 34,162 students who are enrolled in schools in Orem, 6,798 (19.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 27,364 (80.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 496 (53.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 4,252 (93.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Orem
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds439 (46.9%)496 (53.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old5,840 (87.3%)848 (12.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds6,534 (92.5%)530 (7.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds4,252 (93.1%)317 (6.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2,217 (75.9%)702 (24.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds4,872 (68.1%)2,284 (31.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,306 (66.5%)1,162 (33.5%)
35 Years and over905 (66.4%)458 (33.6%)
Total27,364 (80.1%)6,798 (19.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Orem

Business (3,753 | 15.9%), education (3,400 | 14.4%), arts & humanities (2,369 | 10.0%), science & technology (1,968 | 8.3%), and computers & mathematics (1,541 | 6.5%) are the most common fields of study among 23,633 individuals in Orem who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Orem
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,5416.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,0734.5%
Physical & Health Sciences5632.4%
Psychology1,0854.6%
Social Sciences1,5186.4%
Engineering1,1805.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies6082.6%
Science & Technology1,9688.3%
Business3,75315.9%
Education3,40014.4%
Literature & Languages1,4496.1%
Liberal Arts & History8703.7%
Visual & Performing Arts1,1975.1%
Communications1,0594.5%
Arts & Humanities2,36910.0%
Total23,633100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Orem

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Orem

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Orem are males with 2 vehicles (10,571, accounting for 38.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (7,436, making up 50.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Orem
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle585 (2.1%)432 (2.1%)
1 Vehicle3,584 (13.0%)3,843 (18.2%)
2 Vehicles10,571 (38.5%)7,436 (35.2%)
3 Vehicles5,617 (20.4%)4,659 (22.1%)
4 Vehicles4,207 (15.3%)3,062 (14.5%)
5 or more Vehicles2,919 (10.6%)1,688 (8.0%)
Total27,483 (100.0%)21,120 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Orem

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Orem are 10 to 14 minutes (9,396 commuters, 21.8%), 15 to 19 minutes (9,250 commuters, 21.5%), and 5 to 9 minutes (6,088 commuters, 14.1%).
Commute Time in Orem
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,6003.7%
5 to 9 Minutes6,08814.1%
10 to 14 Minutes9,39621.8%
15 to 19 Minutes9,25021.5%
20 to 24 Minutes5,89813.7%
25 to 29 Minutes1,5503.6%
30 to 34 Minutes3,5188.2%
35 to 39 Minutes5791.3%
40 to 44 Minutes1,1832.8%
45 to 59 Minutes2,2605.2%
60 to 89 Minutes1,2502.9%
90 or more Minutes5091.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Orem

The most common commute times in Orem are 15 to 19 minutes (5,261 commuters, 21.8%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (4,494 commuters, 23.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Orem
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes887 (3.7%)713 (3.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes3,106 (12.9%)2,982 (15.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes4,902 (20.3%)4,494 (23.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes5,261 (21.8%)3,989 (21.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes3,425 (14.2%)2,473 (13.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes978 (4.1%)572 (3.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes2,058 (8.5%)1,460 (7.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes355 (1.5%)224 (1.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes693 (2.9%)490 (2.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,361 (5.6%)899 (4.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes903 (3.7%)347 (1.8%)
90 or more Minutes248 (1.0%)261 (1.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Orem

The most frequent times of departure to work in Orem are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (3,260, 13.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (2,648, 14.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Orem
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,103 (4.6%)553 (2.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM878 (3.6%)215 (1.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,346 (5.6%)703 (3.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,469 (6.1%)815 (4.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,947 (8.1%)1,248 (6.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2,349 (9.7%)1,998 (10.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3,260 (13.5%)2,648 (14.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,717 (11.2%)2,416 (12.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2,314 (9.6%)1,863 (9.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,138 (8.8%)1,767 (9.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM526 (2.2%)900 (4.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM322 (1.3%)334 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,279 (9.4%)1,957 (10.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,529 (6.3%)1,487 (7.9%)
Total24,177 (100.0%)18,904 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Orem

Occupancy by Ownership in Orem

Of the total 30,239 dwellings in Orem, owner-occupied units account for 18,113 (59.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 12,126 (40.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Orem
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units18,11359.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units12,12640.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units30,239100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Orem

Occupancy by Household Size in Orem
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4,77015.8%
2-Person Household9,85732.6%
3-Person Household5,37417.8%
4+ Person Household10,23833.9%
Total Housing Units30,239100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Orem

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Orem
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household2,665 (55.9%)2,105 (44.1%)
2-Person Household5,133 (52.1%)4,724 (47.9%)
3-Person Household2,910 (54.1%)2,464 (45.9%)
4+ Person Household7,405 (72.3%)2,833 (27.7%)
Total Housing Units18,113 (59.9%)12,126 (40.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Orem

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Orem
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School521 (43.2%)685 (56.8%)
High School Diploma2,368 (52.6%)2,137 (47.4%)
College/Associate Degree6,046 (51.7%)5,658 (48.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher9,178 (71.6%)3,646 (28.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Orem

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Orem
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years10,68535.3%
35 to 44 Years5,48518.1%
45 to 54 Years4,33714.3%
55 to 64 Years3,83012.7%
65 to 74 Years3,21110.6%
75 to 84 Years1,8946.3%
85 Years and Over7972.6%
Total30,239100.0%

Housing Finances in Orem

Median Income by Occupancy in Orem

Median Income by Occupancy in Orem
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied18,113 (59.9%)$98,921
Renter-Occupied12,126 (40.1%)$55,894
Average30,239 (100.0%)$77,568

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Orem

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Orem
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000230 (1.3%)331 (2.7%)
$5,000 to $9,999102 (0.6%)285 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $14,999145 (0.8%)277 (2.3%)
$15,000 to $19,999381 (2.1%)401 (3.3%)
$20,000 to $24,999398 (2.2%)602 (5.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999642 (3.5%)1,573 (13.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,406 (7.8%)1,887 (15.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,030 (16.7%)2,846 (23.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,811 (15.5%)1,995 (16.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,460 (24.6%)1,345 (11.1%)
$150,000 or more4,508 (24.9%)584 (4.8%)
Total18,113 (100.0%)12,126 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Orem

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Orem
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300552 (3.0%)113 (0.9%)
$300 to $4993,060 (16.9%)242 (2.0%)
$500 to $7992,192 (12.1%)584 (4.8%)
$800 to $999828 (4.6%)1,885 (15.5%)
$1,000 to $1,4993,389 (18.7%)4,945 (40.8%)
$1,500 to $1,9994,128 (22.8%)2,940 (24.2%)
$2,000 to $2,4992,415 (13.3%)727 (6.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999825 (4.5%)174 (1.4%)
$3,000 or more724 (4.0%)168 (1.4%)
Total18,113 (100.0%)12,126 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Orem

Housing Structures in Orem

Housing Structures in Orem
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached16,50854.6%
Single Unit, Attached3,29310.9%
2 Unit Apartments1,3184.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,7399.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,0053.3%
10 or more Apartments4,82716.0%
Mobile Home / Other5491.8%
Total30,239100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Orem

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Orem
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached14,683 (88.9%)1,825 (11.1%)
Single Unit, Attached1,694 (51.4%)1,599 (48.6%)
2 Unit Apartments227 (17.2%)1,091 (82.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments386 (14.1%)2,353 (85.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments139 (13.8%)866 (86.2%)
10 or more Apartments542 (11.2%)4,285 (88.8%)
Mobile Home / Other442 (80.5%)107 (19.5%)
Total18,113 (59.9%)12,126 (40.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Orem

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Orem
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)273 (2.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms320 (1.8%)3,664 (30.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms2,700 (14.9%)5,348 (44.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms3,737 (20.6%)1,617 (13.3%)
8 or more Rooms11,356 (62.7%)1,224 (10.1%)
Total18,113 (100.0%)12,126 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Orem

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Orem
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas16,118 (89.0%)7,914 (65.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas140 (0.8%)362 (3.0%)
Electricity1,719 (9.5%)3,756 (31.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)22 (0.2%)
All other Fuels136 (0.7%)28 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)44 (0.4%)
Total18,113 (100.0%)12,126 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Orem

Household Vehicle Usage in Orem
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle277 (1.5%)519 (4.3%)
1 Vehicle3,240 (17.9%)4,426 (36.5%)
2 Vehicles7,528 (41.6%)4,996 (41.2%)
3 or more Vehicles7,068 (39.0%)2,185 (18.0%)
Total18,113 (100.0%)12,126 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Orem

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Orem

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units5,99812,115
Median Property Value$380,900$398,400
Median Household Income$85,739$3,249
Monthly Housing Costs$469$716
Real Estate Taxes$1,758$324

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Orem

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Orem
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000276 (4.6%)166 (1.4%)
$50,000 to $99,999157 (2.6%)103 (0.9%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,211 (20.2%)2,224 (18.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9992,988 (49.8%)6,631 (54.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,024 (17.1%)2,233 (18.4%)
$750,000 to $999,999194 (3.2%)502 (4.1%)
$1,000,000 or more148 (2.5%)256 (2.1%)
Total5,998 (100.0%)12,115 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Orem

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Orem
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000180 (3.0%)252 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $24,999498 (8.3%)152 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999326 (5.4%)426 (3.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999607 (10.1%)316 (2.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,116 (18.6%)799 (6.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999848 (14.1%)1,914 (15.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,164 (19.4%)1,963 (16.2%)
$150,000 or more1,259 (21.0%)3,296 (27.2%)
Total5,998 (100.0%)12,115 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Orem

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Orem
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,031 (17.2%)105,659 (872.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x824 (13.7%)1,526 (12.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,029 (17.2%)2,556 (21.1%)
4.0x or more3,084 (51.4%)2,598 (21.4%)
Total5,998 (100.0%)12,115 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Orem

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Orem
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800452 (7.5%)58 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,4991,317 (22.0%)372 (3.1%)
$800 to $1,4993,947 (65.8%)3,569 (29.5%)
Total5,998 (100.0%)12,115 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Orem

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Orem

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Orem
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years8,020 (92.4%)657 (7.6%)
6 to 18 Years18,081 (90.4%)1,929 (9.6%)
19 to 25 Years15,925 (88.0%)2,166 (12.0%)
26 to 34 Years11,475 (83.9%)2,198 (16.1%)
35 to 44 Years9,129 (83.9%)1,746 (16.1%)
45 to 54 Years7,209 (85.1%)1,267 (14.9%)
55 to 64 Years6,481 (91.2%)627 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years5,457 (98.9%)61 (1.1%)
75 Years and older4,273 (99.8%)10 (0.2%)
Total86,050 (89.0%)10,661 (11.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Orem

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Orem
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born8,020 (92.4%)657 (7.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen18,081 (90.4%)1,929 (9.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen15,925 (88.0%)2,166 (12.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Orem

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Orem
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0005,211 (78.8%)1,404 (21.2%)
$25,000 to $49,99910,239 (78.0%)2,891 (22.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99914,799 (86.3%)2,357 (13.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99913,057 (89.1%)1,589 (10.8%)
$100,000 and over40,846 (94.6%)2,323 (5.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Orem

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Orem
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 62,269 (26.2%)5,977 (68.9%)
6 to 18 Years3,800 (19.0%)15,383 (76.9%)
19 to 25 Years1,391 (7.7%)14,931 (82.5%)
25 to 34 Years1,240 (9.1%)10,547 (77.1%)
35 to 44 Years947 (8.7%)8,541 (78.5%)
45 to 54 Years842 (9.9%)6,662 (78.6%)
55 to 64 Years633 (8.9%)6,091 (85.7%)
65 to 74 Years4,991 (90.4%)3,232 (58.6%)
75 Years and over4,172 (97.4%)2,931 (68.4%)
Total20,285 (21.0%)74,295 (76.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Orem

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Orem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years21 (0.5%)3 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years623 (6.4%)403 (4.4%)
18 to 34 Years1,580 (8.9%)1,072 (6.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,547 (11.9%)1,631 (12.1%)
65 to 74 Years526 (20.2%)454 (15.6%)
75 Years and over898 (45.4%)902 (39.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Orem

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Orem: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years21 (0.5%)3 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years25 (0.3%)46 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years65 (0.4%)180 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years342 (2.6%)165 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years223 (8.6%)94 (3.2%)
75 Years and over480 (24.3%)301 (13.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Orem: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years71 (0.7%)10 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years253 (1.4%)134 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years333 (2.6%)152 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years100 (3.8%)98 (3.4%)
75 Years and over147 (7.4%)146 (6.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Orem: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years533 (5.5%)311 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years1,180 (6.7%)803 (4.9%)
35 to 64 Years842 (6.5%)719 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years97 (3.7%)94 (3.2%)
75 Years and over223 (11.3%)320 (13.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Orem: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years34 (0.4%)97 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years174 (1.0%)122 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years308 (2.4%)889 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years280 (10.7%)254 (8.7%)
75 Years and over579 (29.3%)612 (26.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Orem: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years42 (0.4%)54 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years48 (0.3%)79 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years86 (0.7%)202 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years75 (2.9%)85 (2.9%)
75 Years and over132 (6.7%)224 (9.7%)

Technology Access in Orem

Computing Device Access in Orem

Computing Device Access in Orem
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop27,43090.7%
Smartphone28,60694.6%
Tablet22,05372.9%
No Computing Device5191.7%
Total30,239100.0%

Internet Access in Orem

Internet Access in Orem
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet370.1%
Broadband Home24,54581.2%
Cellular Data Only1,9026.3%
Satellite Internet2,2147.3%
No Internet2,5598.5%
Total30,239100.0%

Orem Summary

Orem, Utah is a city located in Utah County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Provo-Orem Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 84,324 at the 2010 census, making it the fifth-largest city in Utah. Orem is located in the northern part of Utah Valley at the base of Mount Timpanogos. It is adjacent to Provo, Lindon, and Vineyard and is about 45 miles south of Salt Lake City and the Wasatch Front.

History

Orem was first settled in 1877 by David O. Calder, who was a Mormon pioneer. He named the city after his son, Walter C. Orem. The city was incorporated in 1919 and was originally known as Provo Bench. In the early 1900s, Orem was a small agricultural community. It was known for its fruit orchards and was the home of the Orem Fruit Growers Association.

Geography

Orem is located in the northern part of Utah Valley at the base of Mount Timpanogos. It is bordered by Provo to the east, Lindon to the north, Vineyard to the west, and American Fork to the south. The city has a total area of 16.3 square miles, of which 16.2 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water.

Economy

Orem is home to several large employers, including Utah Valley University, Novell, Inc., and the Orem City Corporation. The city is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.
The city's economy is largely based on education, healthcare, and technology. The city is home to several educational institutions, including Utah Valley University, Brigham Young University, and the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 84,324 people, 24,811 households, and 19,813 families residing in the city. The population density was 5,169.7 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 87.2% White, 1.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 2.5% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 5.9% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $50,856, and the median income for a family was $59,817. Males had a median income of $41,845 versus $30,858 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,945. About 6.2% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Orem, Utah is a city located in Utah County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Provo-Orem Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city has a rich history, with its first settlement in 1877 by David O. Calder. Orem is located in the northern part of Utah Valley at the base of Mount Timpanogos and is bordered by Provo, Lindon, Vineyard, and American Fork. The city's economy is largely based on education, healthcare, and technology. As of the 2010 census, the population of Orem was 84,324. The median income for a household in the city was $50,856, and the median income for a family was $59,817. Orem is a vibrant city with a diverse population and a strong economy.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Orem?
Total Population of Orem is 97,100.
What is the Total Male Population of Orem?
Total Male Population of Orem is 49,279.
What is the Total Female Population of Orem?
Total Female Population of Orem is 47,821.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Orem?
There are 103.05 Males per 100 Females in Orem.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Orem?
There are 97.04 Females per 100 Males in Orem.
What is the Median Population Age in Orem?
Median Population Age in Orem is 26.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Orem
Average Family Size in Orem is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Orem
Average Household Size in Orem is 3.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Orem?
Per Capita income in Orem is $32,143.
What is the Median Family Income in Orem?
Median Family Income in Orem is $84,323.
What is the Median Household income in Orem?
Median Household Income in Orem is $77,568.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Orem?
Income or Wage Gap in Orem is 40.5%.
Women in Orem earn 59.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Orem?
Family Income Deficit in Orem is $10,128.
Families that are below poverty line in Orem earn $10,128 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Orem?
Inequality or Gini Index in Orem is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Orem?
There are 52,609 People in the Labor Forcein in Orem.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Orem?
71.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Orem.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Orem?
Unemployment Rate in Orem is 3.4%.