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| official_name = Orem, Utah
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| established_title = Settled
| established_title = Settled
| established_date = 1877
| established_date = 1877
| established_title1 = [[Town charter]] granted
| established_title1 = [[Town charter]] granted
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| established_date1 = May 5, 1919
| named_for = Walter C. Orem
| named_for = Walter C. Orem
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| leader_title = Mayor
| leader_name = David Young
| leader_name = David Young
| leader_title1 = Spokesman
| leader_title1 = Spokesman
| leader_name1 = Steven Downs
| leader_name1 = Steven Downs
| leader_title2 = City Manager
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| leader_name2 = James P. Davidson<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2019">{{cite web|title=2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_place_49.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref>
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'''Orem''' is a city in [[Utah County, Utah|Utah County]], [[Utah]], United States, in the northern part of the state. It is adjacent to [[Provo, Utah|Provo]], [[Lindon, Utah|Lindon]], and [[Vineyard, Utah|Vineyard]] and is approximately {{convert|45|mi|km}} south of [[Salt Lake City]].
'''Orem''' is a city in [[Utah County, Utah|Utah County]], [[Utah]], United States, in the northern part of the state. It is adjacent to [[Provo, Utah|Provo]], [[Lindon, Utah|Lindon]], and [[Vineyard, Utah|Vineyard]] and is approximately 45 miles south of [[Salt Lake City]].


Orem is one of the principal cities of the Provo-Orem, Utah [[Provo-Orem metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]], which includes all of Utah and [[Juab County, Utah|Juab]] counties. The 2020 population was 98,129,<ref name="QuickFacts" /> while the 2010 population was 88,328<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|title=U.S. Census website|first=U.S. Census|last=Bureau|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=March 29, 2018}}</ref> making it the [[List of cities and towns in Utah|fifth-largest city in Utah]]. [[Utah Valley University]] is located in Orem.
Orem is one of the principal cities of the Provo-Orem, Utah [[Provo-Orem metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]], which includes all of Utah and [[Juab County, Utah|Juab]] counties. The 2020 population was 98,129,<ref name="QuickFacts" /> while the [[2010 United States census|2010 population]] was 88,328<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|title=U.S. Census website|first=U.S. Census|last=Bureau|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=March 29, 2018}}</ref> making it the [[List of cities and towns in Utah|5th most populous city in Utah]]. [[Utah Valley University]] is located in Orem.


== History ==
==History==
At one time the area was known as ''Sharon'', a Biblical name for a mostly level [[Sharon plain|strip of land]] running between mountains and the sea, and the name of the [[Vermont]] birth town of [[Joseph Smith]], founder of the [[Latter Day Saint movement]].<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title=10 fun facts about Orem that you may not know|url=https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/orem/10-fun-facts-about-orem-that-you-may-not-know/collection_6ca9005e-0ee0-5b87-b62d-3bcbb23a9435.html|access-date=2020-07-29|website=Daily Herald|language=en}}</ref> Another former name was ''Provo Bench.''<ref name=":4" /> In an apparent attempt to attract more investment to the town and provide an easy way for the large population of farmers with orchards to ship produce, in 1914 it was named after Walter C. Orem, President of the [[Salt Lake and Utah Railroad]] in the early 1900s.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/orem/orem-founded-years-ago-today/article_e07b4f9d-bcde-5adc-89fe-9477eb85f90b.html|title=Orem founded 90 years ago today|first=Michael |last=Rigert |website=Daily Herald}}</ref> Orem was incorporated on May 5, 1919.
At one time the area was known as ''[[Sharon plain|Sharon]]'', a Biblical name for a mostly level [[Sharon plain|strip of land]] running between mountains and the sea, and the name of the [[Vermont]] birth town of [[Joseph Smith]], founder of the [[Latter Day Saint movement]].<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title=10 fun facts about Orem that you may not know|url=https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/orem/10-fun-facts-about-orem-that-you-may-not-know/collection_6ca9005e-0ee0-5b87-b62d-3bcbb23a9435.html|access-date=2020-07-29|website=Daily Herald|language=en}}</ref> Another former name was ''Provo Bench.''<ref name=":4" /> In an apparent attempt to attract more investment to the town and provide an easy way for the large population of farmers with orchards to ship produce, in 1914 it was named after Walter C. Orem, President of the [[Salt Lake and Utah Railroad]] in the early 1900s.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/orem/orem-founded-years-ago-today/article_e07b4f9d-bcde-5adc-89fe-9477eb85f90b.html|title=Orem founded 90 years ago today|first=Michael |last=Rigert |website=Daily Herald}}</ref> Orem was incorporated on May 5, 1919.


==Arts and culture==
==Arts and culture==
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===2020 census===
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|+'''Orem, Utah – Racial and ethnic composition'''<br><small>{{nobold|''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.''}}</small>
!Race / Ethnicity <small>(''NH = Non-Hispanic'')</small>
!Pop 2000<ref name=2000CensusP004>{{Cite web|title=P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Orem city, Utah|url=https://data.census.gov/table?g=160XX00US4957300&tid=DECENNIALSF12000.P004|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 26, 2024}}</ref>
!Pop 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Orem city, Utah|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US4957300&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 26, 2024}}</ref>
!{{partial|Pop 2020}}<ref name=2020CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Orem city, Utah|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US4957300&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 26, 2024}}</ref>
!% 2000
!% 2010
!{{partial|% 2020}}
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] alone (NH)
|73,076
|68,433
|style='background: #ffffe6; |68,948
|86.66%
|77.48%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |70.26%
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] alone (NH)
|267
|524
|style='background: #ffffe6; |866
|0.32%
|0.59%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.88%
|-
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] alone (NH)
|521
|528
|style='background: #ffffe6; |485
|0.62%
|0.60%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.49%
|-
|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] alone (NH)
|1,202
|1,688
|style='background: #ffffe6; |1,968
|1.43%
|1.91%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |2.01%
|-
|[[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] alone (NH)
|710
|856
|style='background: #ffffe6; |1,409
|0.84%
|0.97%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |1.44%
|-
|[[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|Other race]] alone (NH)
|103
|162
|style='background: #ffffe6; |469
|0.12%
|0.18%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.48%
|-
|[[Multiracial Americans|Mixed race or Multiracial]] (NH)
|1,228
|1,913
|style='background: #ffffe6; |4,130
|1.46%
|2.17%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |4.21%
|-
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] (any race)
|7,217
|14,224
|style='background: #ffffe6; |19,854
|8.56%
|16.10%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |20.23%
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''84,324'''
|'''88,328'''
|style='background: #ffffe6; |'''98,129'''
|'''100.00%'''
|'''100.00%'''
|style='background: #ffffe6; |'''100.00%'''
|}


As of 2011 the 88,112 residents of Orem had a racial and ethnic composition of 89.3% [[White American|white]], 0.9% black or [[African American]], 0.9% [[Native Americans of the United States|Native American]], 1.6% [[Asian American|Asian]], 0.5% [[Pacific Islander Americans]], 4% non-Hispanics reporting some other race, 2.9% two or more races reported and 14.8% [[Hispanic]], as Orem has a large [[Mexican American]] community with other [[Latinos]] residing in the city. This contrasts with the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, which showed a racial makeup of 90.80% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.33% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.73% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.45% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.86% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 3.64% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.18% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 8.56% of the population.
As of 2011 the 88,112 residents of Orem had a racial and ethnic composition of 89.3% [[White American|white]], 0.9% black or [[African American]], 0.9% [[Native Americans of the United States|Native American]], 1.6% [[Asian American|Asian]], 0.5% [[Pacific Islander Americans]], 4% non-Hispanics reporting some other race, 2.9% two or more races reported and 14.8% [[Hispanic]], as Orem has a large [[Mexican American]] community with other [[Latinos]] residing in the city. This contrasts with the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, which showed a racial makeup of 90.80% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.33% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.73% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.45% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.86% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 3.64% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.18% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 8.56% of the population.
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The median income for a household in the city was $52,703, and the median income for a family was $59,066. Males had a median income of $42,249 versus $30,742 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $20,971. About 10.3% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 16% of those under age 18 and 6% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the city was $52,703, and the median income for a family was $59,066. Males had a median income of $42,249 versus $30,742 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $20,971. About 10.3% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 16% of those under age 18 and 6% of those age 65 or over.


As of 2002, over 97% of all church-going citizens of Orem are members of [[the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.city-data.com/city/Orem-Utah.html|title=Orem, Utah (UT) profile: population, maps, real estate, averages, homes, statistics, relocation, travel, jobs, hospitals, schools, crime, moving, houses, news, sex offenders|website=www.city-data.com|access-date=March 29, 2018}}</ref>{{better source needed|date=May 2016}} Due to the high numbers of Latter-day Saints in the area, Church President [[Russell M. Nelson]] announced a [[Orem Utah Temple|temple]] in Orem on October 5, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-10-06|title=Members around the world react to President Nelson's 8 new temples announcement|url=https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2019-10-05/general-conference-october-2019-temples-president-russell-nelson-163155|access-date=2020-07-17|website=Church News|language=en-US}}</ref> The temple will be located a half mile south of the [[Interstate 15]] exit at University Parkway on South Geneva Road.
As of 2002, over 97% of all church-going citizens of Orem are members of [[the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.city-data.com/city/Orem-Utah.html|title=Orem, Utah (UT) profile: population, maps, real estate, averages, homes, statistics, relocation, travel, jobs, hospitals, schools, crime, moving, houses, news, sex offenders|website=www.city-data.com|access-date=March 29, 2018}}</ref>{{better source needed|date=May 2016}} Due to the high numbers of Latter-day Saints in the area, Church President [[Russell M. Nelson]] announced a [[Orem Utah Temple|temple]] in Orem on October 5, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-10-06|title=Members around the world react to President Nelson's 8 new temples announcement|url=https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2019-10-05/general-conference-october-2019-temples-president-russell-nelson-163155|access-date=2020-07-17|website=Church News|language=en-US}}</ref> The temple is located a half mile south of the [[Interstate 15]] exit at University Parkway on South Geneva Road.


==Education==
==Education==
Orem is located in the Alpine School District<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alpine.k12.ut.us|title=Alpine School District|website=alpine.k12.ut.us|access-date=March 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051029224502/http://www.alpine.k12.ut.us/|archive-date=October 29, 2005|url-status=dead}}</ref> and is home to three high schools, three junior high schools, and 14 elementary schools.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.orem.org/residents-nia-general-info-etc/arts-a-education-mainmenu-382|title=www.orem.org|website=orem.org|access-date=March 29, 2018}}</ref> [[Stevens-Henager College]] is also located in Orem, as is an education center of [[Utah State University]].
Orem is located in the Alpine School District<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alpine.k12.ut.us|title=Alpine School District|website=alpine.k12.ut.us|access-date=March 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051029224502/http://www.alpine.k12.ut.us/|archive-date=October 29, 2005|url-status=dead}}</ref> and is home to three high schools, three junior high schools, and 14 elementary schools.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.orem.org/residents-nia-general-info-etc/arts-a-education-mainmenu-382|title=www.orem.org|website=orem.org|access-date=March 29, 2018|archive-date=December 8, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101208233659/http://www.orem.org/residents-nia-general-info-etc/arts-a-education-mainmenu-382|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Stevens-Henager College]] is also located in Orem, as is an education center of [[Utah State University]].


===Utah Valley University===
===Utah Valley University===
[[File:Orem Campus Shots (2312918321).jpg|thumb|left|[[Utah Valley University]] campus]]
[[File:Orem Campus Shots (2312918321).jpg|thumb|left|[[Utah Valley University]] campus]]


[[Utah Valley University]] is a public university operated by the state of [[Utah]]. UVU is one of the United States' only Open Enrollment Universities offering acceptance to all applicants. As a university, UVU offers a wide variety of bachelor's and master's degrees. UVU is the largest and fastest growing public university in Utah with its attendance of over 34,000 undergraduates.<ref name="UVUstats">{{cite web|url=http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/search/CollegeDetail.jsp?collegeId=3965|title=UVU At a Glance|publisher=The College Board|access-date=August 6, 2010}}</ref> The campus's notable features include the [[UCCU Center]], the Digital Learning Center library, the Hal Wing Track and Field Complex, and the Woodbury School of Business. The [[Roots of Knowledge]] stained glass display is located in the Fulton Library on campus.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Roots of Knowledge|url=https://www.utahvalley.com/listing/roots-of-knowledge/1504/|access-date=2020-07-29|website=www.utahvalley.com|language=en-us}}</ref>
[[Utah Valley University]] is a public university operated by the state of [[Utah]]. UVU is one of the United States' only Open Enrollment Universities offering acceptance to all applicants. As a university, UVU offers a wide variety of bachelor's and master's degrees. UVU is the largest and fastest growing public university in Utah with its attendance of over 43,000 undergraduates.<ref name="UVU Enrollment">{{cite web |title=Utah Valley University Fall Enrollment Tops 43,000 Students |url=https://www.uvu.edu/news/2022/10/2022_10_17_enrollment.html |website=uvu.edu |publisher=UVU Content Hub |access-date=27 June 2024}}</ref>
The campus's notable features include the [[UCCU Center]], the Digital Learning Center library, the Hal Wing Track and Field Complex, and the Woodbury School of Business. The [[Roots of Knowledge]] stained glass display is located in the Fulton Library on campus.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Roots of Knowledge|url=https://www.utahvalley.com/listing/roots-of-knowledge/1504/|access-date=2020-07-29|website=www.utahvalley.com|language=en-us}}</ref>
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|2025<ref name=":5" />
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|Jenn Gale
|Jeff Lambson
|City Council
|City Council
|Elected
|Elected
|2019<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=Herald|first=Genelle Pugmire Daily|title=Orem voters select two new council members, with two incumbents too close to call for the third open seat|url=https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/orem/orem-voters-select-two-new-council-members-with-two-incumbents-too-close-to-call-for/article_ec530012-2ba7-592f-abd4-e1e32f178a41.html|access-date=2020-07-26|website=Daily Herald|language=en}}</ref>
|2023<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=2023 Utah County general election unofficial results |url=https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/2023/nov/22/2023-utah-county-general-election-unofficial-results/ |access-date=2024-07-12 |website=heraldextra.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
|1
|1
|2027<ref name=":3" />
|2023<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|last=Romney|first=Ginny|date=2019-11-06|title=Here are the unofficial vote tallies from Utah's general and municipal elections|url=https://www.deseret.com/utah/2019/11/6/20951150/utah-2019-election-results-general-municipal|access-date=2020-07-27|website=Deseret News|language=en}}</ref>
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|Chris Killpack
|Debby Lauret
|City Council
|City Council
|Elected
|Elected
|2015<ref>{{Cite web|last=HERALD|first=Genelle Pugmire DAILY|title=Orem voters send big message with election results|url=https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/orem/orem-voters-send-big-message-with-election-results/article_f9dbee5e-004d-5f72-932f-611449e3d4ab.html|access-date=2020-07-27|website=Daily Herald|language=en}}</ref>
|2
|2023<ref name=":3" />
|2023<ref name=":3" />
|1
|2027<ref name=":3" />
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|Jeff Lambson
|City Council
|Elected
|2019<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=Herald|first=Genelle Pugmire Daily|title=Orem voters select two new council members, with two incumbents too close to call for the third open seat|url=https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/orem/orem-voters-select-two-new-council-members-with-two-incumbents-too-close-to-call-for/article_ec530012-2ba7-592f-abd4-e1e32f178a41.html|access-date=2020-07-26|website=Daily Herald|language=en}}</ref>
|2
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|Tom Macdonald
|Tom Macdonald
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|City Council
|Elected
|Elected
|2021<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2023-12-20 |title=2021 Election Day in Utah: Updated results are in. Here’s how local races are shaping up |url=https://www.deseret.com/utah/2021/11/2/22759392/2021-election-day-what-to-watch-for-on-the-wasatch-front-municiple-city-mayor-sandy-salt-lake-city/ |access-date=2024-07-12 |website=Deseret News |language=en}}</ref>
|2021
|1
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|Terry Peterson
|City Council
|Elected
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|David Spencer
|David Spencer
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|Brenn Bybee
|Jamie Davidson
|City Manager
|City Manager
|Appointed
|Appointed
|2013<ref>{{Cite web|last=Herald|first=Genelle Pugmire-Daily|title=Davidson chosen to manage Orem|url=https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/orem/davidson-chosen-to-manage-orem/article_93d07393-f14e-59d1-acdd-9c7528b3b101.html|access-date=2020-07-26|website=Daily Herald|language=en}}</ref>
|2023<ref>{{Cite web |title=Orem to keep acting city manager in position after interim candidate search |url=https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/2023/feb/17/orem-to-keep-acting-manager-in-position-after-interim-candidate-search/ |access-date=2024-07-12 |website=heraldextra.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
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==Economy==
==Economy==
[[File:LDS Church in Orem against winter mountain background.jpg|thumb|right|A meetinghouse of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Orem set against winter mountain backdrop]]
[[File:LDS Church in Orem against winter mountain background.jpg|thumb|right|A meetinghouse of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Orem set against winter mountain backdrop]]
Orem has a wide variety of stores and businesses. Orem is also home to the oldest mall in Utah County, opened in March 1973.<ref>{{cite book|last=Buckley|first=Jay H.|title=Orem|year=2010|publisher=Arcadia Publishing|isbn=978-0-7385-7882-8}}</ref>
Orem has a wide variety of stores and businesses. Orem is also home to [[University Place (Utah)|University Place]], the oldest mall in Utah County, opened in March 1973.<ref>{{cite book|last=Buckley|first=Jay H.|title=Orem|year=2010|publisher=Arcadia Publishing|isbn=978-0-7385-7882-8}}</ref>


===Top employers===
===Top employers===
According to the city's 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,<ref>{{Cite web|title=City Finances – City of Orem|url=https://orem.org/city-finances/|access-date=2020-07-17|website=orem.org}}</ref> the top employers in the city are:
According to the city's 2023 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,<ref>{{Cite web |title=City Finances – City of Orem |url=https://orem.org/city-finances/ |access-date=2024-07-12 |website=orem.org}}</ref> the top employers in the city are:


{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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|1
|1
|[[Utah Valley University]]
|[[Utah Valley University]]
|2,969
|3,030
|7.4%
|5.9%
|-
|-
|2
|2
|[[Alpine School District]]
|[[Alpine School District]]
|1,540
|1,222
|3.8%
|2.4%
|-
|-
|3
|3
|City of Orem
|[[Dover Corporation|U.S. Synthetic Corporation]]
|940
|569
|2.3%
|1.1%
|-
|-
|4
|4
|[[Timpanogos Regional Hospital]]
|City of Orem
|538
|507
|1.3%
|1.0%
|-
|-
|5
|5
|[[Avetta|Avetta, LLC]]
|[[Timpanogos Regional Hospital]]
|498
|500
|1.2%
|1.0%
|-
|-
|6
|6
|[[Walmart|Wal-Mart]]
|[[Sykes Enterprises|Clearlink Technologies, LLC]]
|443
|499
|1.1%
|1.0%
|-
|-
|7
|7
|[[Wayfair]]
|[[Target Corporation]]
|442
|409
|1.1%
|0.8%
|-
|-
|8
|8
|[[United Parcel Service|United Parcel Service, Inc.]]
|[[Walmart|Wal-Mart]]
|375
|360
|0.9%
|0.7%
|-
|-
|9
|9
|[[Costco]]
|[[United Parcel Service|United Parcel Service, Inc.]]
|356
|350
|0.9%
|0.7%
|-
|-
|10
|10
|[[Dover Corporation|U.S. Synthetic Corporation]]
|[[Mity-Lite]], Inc.
|355
|347
|0.9%
|0.7%
|-
|-
|
|
|Total
|Total
|8,456
|7,793
|21.1%
|15.3%
|}
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*[[Bluehost]]
*[[Bluehost]]
*[[Caldera, Inc.|Caldera]]
*[[Caldera, Inc.|Caldera]]
*[[Chess.com]]
*[[Fishbowl Inventory]]
*[[Fishbowl Inventory]]
*[[Flexsim]]
*[[Flexsim]]
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[[File:Hootz (Orem Owlz).jpg|thumb|upright=0.7|Hootz, the mascot of the [[Orem Owlz]] franchise in the Pioneer League]]
[[File:Hootz (Orem Owlz).jpg|thumb|upright=0.7|Hootz, the mascot of the [[Orem Owlz]] franchise in the Pioneer League]]


Orem has been home to a number of professional sports teams in addition to being the home to Utah Valley University's Wolverines athletic teams. The [[Orem Owlz]] [[Minor League Baseball|minor league baseball]] team, a [[Rookie League|rookie league]] affiliate of the [[Los Angeles Angels]], began play in 2005.<ref>{{Cite web|last=News|first=Deseret|date=2005-06-16|title=Fowl ball: Orem Owlz look to soar like Provo Angels of old|url=https://www.deseret.com/2005/6/16/19897639/fowl-ball-orem-owlz-look-to-soar-like-provo-angels-of-old|access-date=2020-07-31|website=Deseret News|language=en}}</ref> The Owlz won 5 championships and had more than 90 major league players as part of the team.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Coles|first=Joe|date=2020-07-14|title=Wait 'til next year: Cancellation of minor league baseball season leaves void in lives of players and fans alike|url=https://www.deseret.com/sports/2020/7/14/21312883/cancellation-minor-league-baseball-season-covid-salt-lake-bees-orem-owlz-ogden-raptors-marc-amicone|access-date=2020-07-17|website=Deseret News|language=en}}</ref> The Owlz played their home games at [[UCCU Ballpark]] on the campus of [[Utah Valley University]]. The stadium has a capacity of 5,000 spectators.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Facilities|url=https://gouvu.com/facilities/uccu-ballpark/2|access-date=2020-07-17|website=Utah Valley University Athletics|language=en}}</ref> The Owlz competed in the [[Pioneer League (baseball)|Pioneer League]] against teams from Colorado, Idaho, Montana and one team in Utah - the [[Ogden Raptors]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=2019 Pioneer League|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/league.cgi?id=e49b88de|access-date=2020-07-31|website=Baseball-Reference.com|language=en}}</ref> They relocated to [[Windsor, Colorado]], in 2021 and became the [[Northern Colorado Owlz]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Kirk|first=Alexander|title=Orem Owlz announce move to Windsor in 2021|url=https://www.9news.com/article/sports/baseball/northern-colorado-owlz/73-bb93ff83-d8be-4057-aa8d-33c1d93c18af|website=9 News|date=November 30, 2020|access-date=November 30, 2020}}</ref>
Orem has been home to a number of professional sports teams in addition to being the home to Utah Valley University's Wolverines athletic teams. The [[Orem Owlz]] [[Minor League Baseball|minor league baseball]] team, a [[Rookie League|rookie league]] affiliate of the [[Los Angeles Angels]], began play in 2005.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2005-06-16|title=Fowl ball: Orem Owlz look to soar like Provo Angels of old|url=https://www.deseret.com/2005/6/16/19897639/fowl-ball-orem-owlz-look-to-soar-like-provo-angels-of-old|access-date=2020-07-31|website=Deseret News|language=en}}</ref> The Owlz won 5 championships and had more than 90 major league players as part of the team.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Coles|first=Joe|date=2020-07-14|title=Wait 'til next year: Cancellation of minor league baseball season leaves void in lives of players and fans alike|url=https://www.deseret.com/sports/2020/7/14/21312883/cancellation-minor-league-baseball-season-covid-salt-lake-bees-orem-owlz-ogden-raptors-marc-amicone|access-date=2020-07-17|website=Deseret News|language=en}}</ref> The Owlz played their home games at [[UCCU Ballpark]] on the campus of [[Utah Valley University]]. The stadium has a capacity of 5,000 spectators.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Facilities|url=https://gouvu.com/facilities/uccu-ballpark/2|access-date=2020-07-17|website=Utah Valley University Athletics|language=en}}</ref> The Owlz competed in the [[Pioneer League (baseball)|Pioneer League]] against teams from Colorado, Idaho, Montana and one team in Utah - the [[Ogden Raptors]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=2019 Pioneer League|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/league.cgi?id=e49b88de|access-date=2020-07-31|website=Baseball-Reference.com|language=en}}</ref> They relocated to [[Windsor, Colorado]], in 2021 and became the [[Northern Colorado Owlz]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Kirk|first=Alexander|title=Orem Owlz announce move to Windsor in 2021|url=https://www.9news.com/article/sports/baseball/northern-colorado-owlz/73-bb93ff83-d8be-4057-aa8d-33c1d93c18af|website=9 News|date=November 30, 2020|access-date=November 30, 2020}}</ref>


Orem has also been the home to two indoor football teams as well as a G League professional basketball team. In 1998, the [[Utah Catzz]] played their only season in the [[Professional Indoor Football League (1998)|Professional Indoor Football League]] as the league only lasted one season. The [[Utah Flash]] was an [[NBA G League]] affiliate of the [[Philadelphia 76ers]] that was established in 2007.
Orem has also been the home to two indoor football teams as well as a G League professional basketball team. In 1998, the [[Utah Catzz]] played their only season in the [[Professional Indoor Football League (1998)|Professional Indoor Football League]] as the league only lasted one season. The [[Utah Flash]] was an [[NBA G League]] affiliate of the [[Philadelphia 76ers]] that was established in 2007.
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==Transportation==
==Transportation==


=== Public transit ===
===Public transit===


Several modes of transportation are available in Orem. The [[Utah Transit Authority]] operates the [[FrontRunner|Frontrunner]] train, [[Utah Valley Express]] (UVX) bus rapid transit and regular bus service in the city. The [[Orem (UTA station)|Orem station]] serves Utah Transit Authority's ''FrontRunner'' train.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Station Addresses|url=https://www.rideuta.com/Rider-Info/Station-Addresses|access-date=2020-07-29|website=www.rideuta.com}}</ref> The UVX route runs from Orem Central Station through UVU and along University Parkway through Orem's uptown near its southern boundary with Provo, which is where the opposite end of the bus line is located.<ref>{{Cite web|title=New Provo-Orem rapid bus now rivals the ridership of TRAX Green Line|url=https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2019/10/07/new-provo-orem-bus-rapid/|access-date=2020-07-29|website=The Salt Lake Tribune|language=en-US}}</ref>
Several modes of transportation are available in Orem. The [[Utah Transit Authority]] operates the [[FrontRunner|Frontrunner]] train, [[Utah Valley Express]] (UVX) bus rapid transit and regular bus service in the city. The [[Orem (UTA station)|Orem station]] serves Utah Transit Authority's ''FrontRunner'' train.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Station Addresses|url=https://www.rideuta.com/Rider-Info/Station-Addresses|access-date=2020-07-29|website=www.rideuta.com}}</ref> The UVX route runs from Orem Central Station through UVU and along University Parkway through Orem's uptown near its southern boundary with Provo, which is where the opposite end of the bus line is located.<ref>{{Cite web|title=New Provo-Orem rapid bus now rivals the ridership of TRAX Green Line|url=https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2019/10/07/new-provo-orem-bus-rapid/|access-date=2020-07-29|website=The Salt Lake Tribune|language=en-US}}</ref>


=== Major highways ===
===Major highways===


The road system includes an [[Interstate Highway System|Interstate highway]], [[United States Numbered Highway System|US highways]], [[state highway]]s, and city-maintained roads. [[Interstate 15 in Utah|Interstate 15]] runs through the west side of Orem with four interchanges in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|title=All Exits along I-15 in Utah starting near Portage {{!}} iExit Interstate Exit Guide|url=https://iexitapp.com/exits/Utah/I-15/South/90|access-date=2020-07-29|website=iexitapp.com}}</ref> [[U.S. Route 89|US Highway 89]] (State Street) runs northwest–southeast through the middle of the city, while [[U.S. Route 189|US Highway 189]] (University Avenue) passes through a short section of northeast Orem. There are also four state routes that pass through the city - [[Utah State Route 52|SR-52]] (800 North/Canyon Parkway), [[Utah State Route 114|SR-114]] (Geneva Road), [[Utah State Route 241|SR-241]] (1600 North), and [[Utah State Route 265|SR-265]] (University Parkway).<ref>{{Cite web|last=Herald|first=Genelle Pugmire Daily|title=Orem council approves 1600 North ownership transfer to UDOT for $30 million widening|url=https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/orem/orem-council-approves-1600-north-ownership-transfer-to-udot-for-30-million-widening/article_1bfe0299-fbf3-5eda-a00b-7cff2f4c0036.html|access-date=2020-07-29|website=Daily Herald|language=en}}</ref>
The road system includes an [[Interstate Highway System|Interstate highway]], [[United States Numbered Highway System|US highways]], [[state highway]]s, and city-maintained roads. [[Interstate 15 in Utah|Interstate 15]] runs through the west side of Orem with four interchanges in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|title=All Exits along I-15 in Utah starting near Portage {{!}} iExit Interstate Exit Guide|url=https://iexitapp.com/exits/Utah/I-15/South/90|access-date=2020-07-29|website=iexitapp.com}}</ref> [[U.S. Route 89|US Highway 89]] (State Street) runs northwest–southeast through the middle of the city, while [[U.S. Route 189|US Highway 189]] (University Avenue) passes through a short section of northeast Orem. There are also four state routes that pass through the city - [[Utah State Route 52|SR-52]] (800 North/Canyon Parkway), [[Utah State Route 114|SR-114]] (Geneva Road), [[Utah State Route 241|SR-241]] (1600 North), and [[Utah State Route 265|SR-265]] (University Parkway).<ref>{{Cite web|last=Herald|first=Genelle Pugmire Daily|title=Orem council approves 1600 North ownership transfer to UDOT for $30 million widening|url=https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/orem/orem-council-approves-1600-north-ownership-transfer-to-udot-for-30-million-widening/article_1bfe0299-fbf3-5eda-a00b-7cff2f4c0036.html|access-date=2020-07-29|website=Daily Herald|language=en}}</ref>
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* [[Ally Condie]] - New York Times bestselling author of the ''[[Matched (book)|Matched]]'' series
* [[Ally Condie]] - New York Times bestselling author of the ''[[Matched (book)|Matched]]'' series
* [[LaVell Edwards]] - [[BYU]] football coach
* [[LaVell Edwards]] - [[BYU]] football coach
* [[Travis Hansen]] - former guard for Atlanta Hawks; co-founder of EddyHR
* [[Travis Hansen]] - former guard for Atlanta Hawks; co-founder of Eddy
* [[Brett Helquist]]- illustrator of ''[[A Series of Unfortunate Events]]''
* [[Brett Helquist]]- illustrator of ''[[A Series of Unfortunate Events]]''
* [[Gary Herbert]] - former Governor of the State of Utah
* [[Gary Herbert]] - former Governor of the State of Utah
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* [[Howard Tayler]] - author of ''[[Schlock Mercenary]]''<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.schlockmercenary.com/blog/index.php/about/|title = Blógünder Schlock » About|access-date = November 6, 2007|last = Tayler|first = Howard|author-link = Howard Tayler|quote = 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[...].}}</ref>
* [[Howard Tayler]] - author of ''[[Schlock Mercenary]]''<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.schlockmercenary.com/blog/index.php/about/|title = Blógünder Schlock » About|access-date = November 6, 2007|last = Tayler|first = Howard|author-link = Howard Tayler|quote = 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[...].}}</ref>
* [[Erin Thorn]] - WNBA guard
* [[Erin Thorn]] - WNBA guard
* [[Dan Wells (author)|Dan Wells]] - author of the ''[[I Am Not a Serial Killer]]'' and ''Partials'' book series
* [[Dan Wells (author)|Dan Wells]] - author of the ''[[I Am Not a Serial Killer]]'' and ''[[Partials Sequence]]''
Notable groups include:
Notable groups include:
*Rock band [[The Used]]
*Rock band [[The Used]]
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== Sister cities ==
==Sister cities==
Orem has one sister city in {{Flagicon|CHN}} [[Ürümqi]], China according to the Utah League of Cities and Towns and the Utah Sister Cities Coalition<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ulct.org/ulct/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2013/02/103AnnualConf_table_10-Sis-Cities.pdf|title=Utah's International & Sister City Partnerships|last=Andelin|first=Jennifer|date=10 September 2010|website=Utah League of Cities and Towns|access-date=21 January 2020}}</ref>
Orem has one sister city in {{Flagicon|CHN}} [[Ürümqi]], China, according to the Utah League of Cities and Towns and the Utah Sister Cities Coalition.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ulct.org/ulct/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2013/02/103AnnualConf_table_10-Sis-Cities.pdf|title=Utah's International & Sister City Partnerships|last=Andelin|first=Jennifer|date=10 September 2010|website=Utah League of Cities and Towns|access-date=21 January 2020|archive-date=October 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201022183649/http://www.ulct.org/ulct/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2013/02/103AnnualConf_table_10-Sis-Cities.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 16:20, 29 July 2024

Orem, Utah
City
Orem City Center
Orem City Center
Flag of Orem, Utah
Flag
Nickname: 
Family City USA
Location in Utah County and the state of Utah
Location in Utah County and the state of Utah
Coordinates: 40°17′56″N 111°41′47″W / 40.29889°N 111.69639°W / 40.29889; -111.69639
CountryUnited States
StateUtah
CountyUtah
Settled1877
Town charter grantedMay 5, 1919
Named forWalter C. Orem
Government
 • MayorDavid Young
 • SpokesmanSteven Downs
 • City ManagerJames P. Davidson[2]
Area
 • Total18.57 sq mi (48.10 km2)
 • Land18.57 sq mi (48.10 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
4,774 ft (1,455 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total98,129[1]
 • Density5,267.22/sq mi (2,033.67/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
Area codes385, 801
FIPS code49-57300[3]
GNIS feature ID1444110[4]
Websitewww.orem.org

Orem is a city in Utah County, Utah, United States, in the northern part of the state. It is adjacent to Provo, Lindon, and Vineyard and is approximately 45 miles 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 2020 population was 98,129,[1] while the 2010 population was 88,328[5] making it the 5th most populous city in Utah. Utah Valley University is located in Orem.

History

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 the name of the Vermont birth town of Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter Day Saint movement.[6] Another former name was Provo Bench.[6] In an apparent attempt to attract more investment to the town and provide an easy way for the large population of farmers with orchards to ship produce, in 1914 it was named after Walter C. Orem, President of the Salt Lake and Utah Railroad in the early 1900s.[7] Orem was incorporated on May 5, 1919.

Arts and culture

Orem is renowned for the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival, and its Summerfest celebration and parade in June is a popular local attraction.[citation needed]

Geography

Orem is located at 40°17′56″N 111°41′47″W / 40.29889°N 111.69639°W / 40.29889; -111.69639 (40.298753, -111.696486).[8] Situated in a high desert, with an average elevation of 4,756 feet. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.4 square miles (48 km2), all land. The city is located near the eastern shore of Utah Lake, bordering Provo on the east and south, Vineyard to the west, Lindon contiguous to the north, and Mount Timpanogos/Wasatch Mountain range to the east.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1890435—
190069259.1%
19101,06453.8%
19201,66456.4%
19301,91515.1%
19402,91452.2%
19508,351186.6%
196018,394120.3%
197025,72939.9%
198052,399103.7%
199067,56128.9%
200084,32424.8%
201088,3284.7%
202098,12911.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[9][1]

2020 census

Orem, Utah – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[10] Pop 2010[11] Pop 2020[12] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 73,076 68,433 68,948 86.66% 77.48% 70.26%
Black or African American alone (NH) 267 524 866 0.32% 0.59% 0.88%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 521 528 485 0.62% 0.60% 0.49%
Asian alone (NH) 1,202 1,688 1,968 1.43% 1.91% 2.01%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 710 856 1,409 0.84% 0.97% 1.44%
Other race alone (NH) 103 162 469 0.12% 0.18% 0.48%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 1,228 1,913 4,130 1.46% 2.17% 4.21%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 7,217 14,224 19,854 8.56% 16.10% 20.23%
Total 84,324 88,328 98,129 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

As of 2011 the 88,112 residents of Orem had a racial and ethnic composition of 89.3% white, 0.9% black or African American, 0.9% Native American, 1.6% Asian, 0.5% Pacific Islander Americans, 4% non-Hispanics reporting some other race, 2.9% two or more races reported and 14.8% Hispanic, as Orem has a large Mexican American community with other Latinos residing in the city. This contrasts with the census[3] of 2000, which showed a racial makeup of 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.

The 2000 Census counted 84,324 people, 23,382 households, and 19,079 families. The population density at that time was 4,572.6 people per square mile (1,765.5 people/km2). There were 24,166 housing units at an average density of 1,310.4 per square mile (505.9/km2). 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 $52,703, and the median income for a family was $59,066. Males had a median income of $42,249 versus $30,742 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,971. About 10.3% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16% of those under age 18 and 6% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2002, over 97% of all church-going citizens of Orem are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[13][better source needed] Due to the high numbers of Latter-day Saints in the area, Church President Russell M. Nelson announced a temple in Orem on October 5, 2019.[14] The temple is located a half mile south of the Interstate 15 exit at University Parkway on South Geneva Road.

Education

Orem is located in the Alpine School District[15] and is home to three high schools, three junior high schools, and 14 elementary schools.[16] Stevens-Henager College is also located in Orem, as is an education center of Utah State University.

Utah Valley University

Utah Valley University campus

Utah Valley University is a public university operated by the state of Utah. UVU is one of the United States' only Open Enrollment Universities offering acceptance to all applicants. As a university, UVU offers a wide variety of bachelor's and master's degrees. UVU is the largest and fastest growing public university in Utah with its attendance of over 43,000 undergraduates.[17] The campus's notable features include the UCCU Center, the Digital Learning Center library, the Hal Wing Track and Field Complex, and the Woodbury School of Business. The Roots of Knowledge stained glass display is located in the Fulton Library on campus.[18]

Government

The city of Orem is governed by a council-manager system. The mayor and council members are elected and serve part-time, while the city manager is appointed and serves full-time. There are six city council members that serve alongside the mayor. The mayor and city council are elected to staggered four year terms.[19]

Name Position Elected/Appointed Year First

Elected/Appointed

Number of Terms Served

(Includes Current Term)

Current Term Ends
David Young Mayor Elected 2021[20] 1 2025[20]
Jenn Gale City Council Elected 2023[21] 1 2027[21]
Chris Killpack City Council Elected 2023[21] 1 2027[21]
Jeff Lambson City Council Elected 2019[22] 2 2027[21]
Tom Macdonald City Council Elected 2013[23] 3 2025[24]
LaNae Millett City Council Elected 2021[25] 1 2025[25]
David Spencer City Council Elected 2013[23] 3 2025[24]
Brenn Bybee City Manager Appointed 2023[26] N/A N/A

List of mayors of Orem (years served):

  • B. M. Jolley (1941-1945)
  • J. W. Gillman (1946-1953)
  • Ray E. Loveless (1953)
  • Leland Jarman (1954-1957)
  • Luzell Robbins (1958)
  • V. Emil Hansen (1958-1959)
  • Melbourne D. Wallace (1960-1961)
  • G. Milton Jameson (1962-1965)
  • James E. Mangum (1966-1967)
  • Winston M. Crawford (1968-1973)
  • James E. Mangum (1974-1981)
  • Delance W. Squire (1982-1985)
  • S. Blaine Willes (1986-1991)
  • Joyce Johnson (1991)
  • Stella Welsh (1992-1997)
  • Joseph Nelson (died in office) (1998-1999)
  • Chris Yandow (1999-1999)[27]
  • Jerry C. Washburn (2000-2011)[28] Died on September 26, 2011, after a long battle with cancer.[29]
  • James T. Evans (2011-2014)
  • Richard F. Brunst, Jr. (2014-2021)
  • David A. Young (2022-Current)

Economy

A meetinghouse of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Orem set against winter mountain backdrop

Orem has a wide variety of stores and businesses. Orem is also home to University Place, the oldest mall in Utah County, opened in March 1973.[30]

Top employers

According to the city's 2023 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[31] the top employers in the city are:

# Employer # of employees Percent of Total

City Employment

1 Utah Valley University 3,030 5.9%
2 Alpine School District 1,222 2.4%
3 City of Orem 569 1.1%
4 Timpanogos Regional Hospital 507 1.0%
5 Avetta, LLC 500 1.0%
6 Wal-Mart 499 1.0%
7 Target Corporation 409 0.8%
8 United Parcel Service, Inc. 360 0.7%
9 Costco 350 0.7%
10 U.S. Synthetic Corporation 347 0.7%
Total 7,793 15.3%

Company startups

Several notable companies started in Orem:

Sports

Hootz, the mascot of the Orem Owlz franchise in the Pioneer League

Orem has been home to a number of professional sports teams in addition to being the home to Utah Valley University's Wolverines athletic teams. The Orem Owlz minor league baseball team, a rookie league affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, began play in 2005.[32] The Owlz won 5 championships and had more than 90 major league players as part of the team.[33] The Owlz played their home games at UCCU Ballpark on the campus of Utah Valley University. The stadium has a capacity of 5,000 spectators.[34] The Owlz competed in the Pioneer League against teams from Colorado, Idaho, Montana and one team in Utah - the Ogden Raptors.[35] They relocated to Windsor, Colorado, in 2021 and became the Northern Colorado Owlz.[36]

Orem has also been the home to two indoor football teams as well as a G League professional basketball team. In 1998, the Utah Catzz played their only season in the Professional Indoor Football League as the league only lasted one season. The Utah Flash was an NBA G League affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers that was established in 2007.

Club Sport League Venue Established Concluded Championships Notes
Orem Owlz Baseball Pioneer League, Baseball UCCU Ballpark 2005 2020 5 The Pioneer League 2020 season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Utah Catzz Football Professional Indoor Football League UCCU Center 1998 1998 0 The Professional Indoor Football League only operated for one year during the 1998 season.
Utah Flash Basketball NBA G League UCCU Center 2007 2011 0 The Utah Flash was later moved and is now known as the Delaware Blue Coats.
Utah Valley Thunder Football American Indoor Football Association UCCU Center 2009 2009 0 The Utah Valley Thunder returned to the Arena Football League until 2013.

Transportation

Public transit

Several modes of transportation are available in Orem. The Utah Transit Authority operates the Frontrunner train, Utah Valley Express (UVX) bus rapid transit and regular bus service in the city. The Orem station serves Utah Transit Authority's FrontRunner train.[37] The UVX route runs from Orem Central Station through UVU and along University Parkway through Orem's uptown near its southern boundary with Provo, which is where the opposite end of the bus line is located.[38]

Major highways

The road system includes an Interstate highway, US highways, state highways, and city-maintained roads. Interstate 15 runs through the west side of Orem with four interchanges in the city.[39] US Highway 89 (State Street) runs northwest–southeast through the middle of the city, while US Highway 189 (University Avenue) passes through a short section of northeast Orem. There are also four state routes that pass through the city - SR-52 (800 North/Canyon Parkway), SR-114 (Geneva Road), SR-241 (1600 North), and SR-265 (University Parkway).[40]

Notable people

Notable groups include:

City parks

Scera Park

Orem has more than 20 parks throughout the city. In 2017, the Orem Splash Pad opened at Palisade Park. The Splash Pad uses 1,000 gallons per minute and has a weave spray nozzle as well as 22 other spray nozzles.[42] The Skate Park opened in 2002 and has a quarter acre of cemented space for extreme sport use.[43] City Center Park is home to the annual Orem Summerfest as well as concerts and other cultural events.[44] City parks include:[45]

  • Bonneville Park
  • Cascade Park
  • Cherry Hill Park
  • City Center Park
  • Community park
  • Foothill Park
  • Geneva Park
  • Hillcrest Park
  • Lakeside Sports Park
  • Mt. Timpanogos Park
  • Nielson's Grove Park
  • Northridge Park
  • Orchard Park
  • Palisade Park
  • Scera Park
  • Sharon Park
  • Skate Park
  • Spring Water Park
  • Westmore Park
  • Windsor Park

Sister cities

Orem has one sister city in China Ürümqi, China, according to the Utah League of Cities and Towns and the Utah Sister Cities Coalition.[46]

See also

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