Orem is an incorporated city in the north-central part of the state of Utah in Utah County. It is adjacent to Provo, Lindon, and Vineyard and is about 45 miles south of Salt Lake City. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 84,324. By 2005 its population had been estimated to increase to 89,713, making it the fifth largest city in the state. Utah Valley State College is located in Orem. The Orem Owlz of the minor league baseball Pioneer League play their home games at the college. Official language(s) English Capital Salt Lake City Largest city Salt Lake City Area  Ranked 13th  - Total 84,876 sq mi (219,887 km²)  - Width 270 miles (435 km)  - Length 350 miles (565 km)  - % water 3. ... Utah County is a county located in the U.S. state of Utah. ... Panoramic view of Provo Provo is a city in Utah and the county seat of Utah County, located about 50 miles south of Salt Lake City along the Wasatch Front. ... Lindon is a city located in Utah County, Utah. ... Vineyard is a town located in Utah County, Utah. ... Salt Lake City redirects here. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A Panoramic view of the UVSC campus Utah Valley State College or UVSC, is a publicly-funded college located in Orem, Utah. ... Orem Owlz The Orem Owlz are a farm team affiliated with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim baseball franchise. ... The Pioneer League is a minor league baseball league which currently operates in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States. ...

Orem uses the moniker "Family City USA". The city, once known as Provo Bench, was named after Walter C. Orem, who operated a railroad line in the area in the early 1900's. This is the top-level page of WikiProject trains Rail tracks Rail transport refers to the land transport of passengers and goods along railways or railroads. ...

Geography

Orem is located at 40°17′56″N, 111°41′47″W (40.298753, -111.696486)^GR1. Image File history File links Adapted from Wikipedias UT county maps by Seth Ilys. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 47.8 km² (18.4 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 84,324 people, 23,382 households, and 19,079 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,765.6/km² (4,572.6/mi²). There were 24,166 housing units at an average density of 506.0/km² (1,310.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 90.80% White, 0.33% African American, 0.73% Native American, 1.45% Asian, 0.86% Pacific Islander, 3.64% from other races, and 2.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.56% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

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. “Matrimony” redirects here. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 35.4% under the age of 18, 17.4% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 14.5% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $47,529, and the median income for a family was $51,214. Males had a median income of $38,221 versus $22,815 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,590. About 5.8% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Education

Orem is located in the Alpine School District and is home to three high schools, three junior high schools, and 16 elementary schools. Utah Valley State College and Stevens-Henager College are also located in Orem. [1] A Panoramic view of the UVSC campus Utah Valley State College or UVSC, is a publicly-funded college located in Orem, Utah. ... Stevens-Henager College was founded in 1891 as a business college. ...

Brigham Young University, one of the largest private universities in the United States, is located in neighboring Provo. Brigham Young University Brigham Young University (BYU), located in Provo, Utah, is the flagship university of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). ... Panoramic view of Provo Provo is a city in Utah and the county seat of Utah County, located about 50 miles south of Salt Lake City along the Wasatch Front. ...

Sports

Orem Owlz The Orem Owlz are a farm team affiliated with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim baseball franchise. ... A view of the playing field at Busch Stadium II St. ... The Pioneer League is a minor league baseball league which currently operates in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Parkway Crossings is a stadium on the campus of Utah Valley State College in Orem, Utah. ... Orem, Utah will be getting a team of the NBA Development League to begin play in 2007. ... Sara Giauro shoots a three-point shot, FIBA Europe Cup for Women Finals 2005. ... The National Basketball Association Development League, more commonly known as the NBA Development League, NBA D-League, or just D-League, is the NBAs officially sponsored and operated developmental basketball organization. ... McKay Events Center is a 8,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Orem, Utah. ...

Famous Citizens

• Rock music group The Used
• Chad Lewis - NFL Tight End
• Noelle Pikus-Pace - 2005 overall World Cup Skeleton title winner
• Shauna Rohbock - Silver medalist in women's bobsleigh at the Turin 2006 Olympics
• Allison Holker - So You Think You Can Dance Finalist
• LaVell Edwards - Legendary BYU Football Coach
• James C. Christensen - Famous Surrealism artist

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Commerce

Orem has a number of shopping areas and strip malls, and is home to University Mall. The University Mall is located in Orem, Utah. ...

Other notable stores in the city include:

• Barnes & Noble
• Best Buy
• Circuit City
• CompUSA
• fye
• Target
• Wal-Mart
• Nordstoms
• Macy's
• Burlington Coat Factory
• Lowe's
• Mervyn's
• Abercrombie & Fitch
• Victoria's Secret
• American Eagle

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Notable Restaurants

• P.F. Chang's
• Outback Steakhouse
• Jason's Deli
• Joe's Crab Shack
• Tucano's Brazillian Grill
• California Pizza Kitchen
• Starbuck's
• Old Spaghetti Factory
• The Pizza Factory
• The Happy Sumo
• Asuka
• Bajio's
• Los Hermanos
• Wallaby's
• Panda Express
• The Training Table
• Smokehouse
• Goodwood BBQ
• Costa Vida
• Cafe Rio
• Fazoli's
• The Malt Shoppe
• Rumbii
• Noodles and Company

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Company Startups

Several notable companies started in Orem:

• WordPerfect (now owned by Corel)
• Novell (at one time headquartered in Orem)
• Stores Online/Imergent
• Omniture
• Axiom Financial
• MyFamily.com (at one time headquarted in Orem)
• Doba
• Flexsim
• Names Database
• Zuka Juice now Jamba Juice

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External links

• City's Official Website
• Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 40.298753° -111.696486°
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  • Topographic map from TopoZone
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• Alpine School District Orem Utah Public Schools
• Utah Valley State College Public Education based in Orem UT
• Timpanogos Storytelling Festival Annual storytelling festival at the end of the summer
• Orem Summerfest June Festival featuring games, rides, talent festival, children's parade, fireworks, restaurant taste booths