Orem, UT

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2019 Population

96,725

1.36% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Lee

Republican Party

US Senator

Mitt Romney

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

26.5

1.92% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

11.6%

11.4% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$64,590

5.24% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$272,000

10.1% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

47,985

4.53% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Orem, UT had a population of 96.7k people with a median age of 26.5 and a median household income of $64,590. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Orem, UT grew from 95,428 to 96,725, a 1.36% increase and its median household income grew from $61,373 to $64,590, a 5.24% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Orem, UT are White (Non-Hispanic) (76%), White (Hispanic) (13.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.97%), Other (Hispanic) (2.38%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.1%). 0% of the households in Orem, UT speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

92.2% of the residents in Orem, UT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Orem, UT are Utah Valley University (9,917 degrees awarded in 2020), Careers Unlimited (119 degrees), and Stevens-Henager College (230630) (27 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Orem, UT was $272,000, and the homeownership rate was 60%. Most people in Orem, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Orem, UT was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

Orem, UT is home to a population of 96.7k people, from which 92.2% are citizens. As of 2019, 12% of Orem, UT residents were born outside of the country (11.6k people).

In 2019, there were 5.61 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (73.5k people) in Orem, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.1k White (Hispanic) and 2.87k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Orem, UT

White (Non-Hispanic)
73.5k ± 1.27k
White (Hispanic)
13.1k ± 1.25k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.87k ± 460

16.8%

Hispanic Population

16.2k people

16.8% of the people in Orem, UT are hispanic (16.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Orem, UT as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

12%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

11.6k people

11.6%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

11.1k people

As of 2019, 12% of Orem, UT residents (11.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Orem, UT was 11.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Orem, UT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.1

In 2019, the median age of all people in Orem, UT was 26.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 25, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 38. But people in Orem, UT are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Orem, UT residents was 26.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Utah.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
101,294 ± 7,685 people
India
8,662 ± 2,282 people
Canada
7,780 ± 2,163 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Utah was Mexico, the natal country of 101,294 Utah residents, followed by India with 8,662 and Canada with 7,780.

Citizenship

92.2%

2019 Citizenship

92.2%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 92.2% of Orem, UT residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Orem, UT was 92.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Orem, UT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
735 ± 134
Gulf War (2001-)
476 ± 134
Korea
368 ± 104

Orem, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.54 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Utah. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Utah, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Utah (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Utah. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Utah.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Utah across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Orem, UT is $64,590. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in Orem, UT was Census Tract 7.11 with a value of $119,500, followed by Census Tract 7.10 and Census Tract 7.08, with respective values of $118,897 and $96,550.

Males in Utah have an average income that is 1.53 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,820. The income inequality in Utah (measured using the Gini index) is 0.482, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Orem, UT employs 48k people. The largest industries in Orem, UT are Educational Services (6,345 people), Retail Trade (6,039 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (5,058 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($72,222), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($46,823), and Public Administration ($46,276).

Wages

Median Household Income

$64,590

2019 value

± $1,937

5.24%

1 Year Growth

± 4.97%

Households in Orem, UT have a median annual income of $64,590, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $61,373 in 2018, which represents a 5.24% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Orem, UT compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Utah.

$68,567

Average Male Salary in Utah

± $1,979

$44,820

Average Female Salary in Utah

± $1,468

In 2019, full-time male employees in Utah made 1.53 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Utah by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Utah.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Utah

Asian
$51,369 ± $7,662
White
$50,209 ± $1,255
Alaska Native
$40,461 ± $14,129

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Utah workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.02 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Utah.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Utah by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Orem, UT is from Utah.

0.482

2019 Wage GINI in Utah

0.483

2018 Wage GINI in Utah

In 2019, the income inequality in Utah was 0.482 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.193% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Utah was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Utah in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Utah across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 7.11
Census Tract 7.10
Census Tract 7.08

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Orem, UT was Census Tract 7.11 with a value of $119,500, followed by Census Tract 7.10 and Census Tract 7.08, with respective values of $118,897 and $96,550.

The following map shows all of the places in Orem, UT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Orem, UT (11k out of 94.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males < 5.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
9,372 ± 675
Hispanic
2,597 ± 422
Other
395 ± 183

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Orem, UT is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

48k

2019 Value

± 1,376

4.53%

1 Year growth

± 3.75%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Orem, UT grew at a rate of 4.53%, from 45.9k employees to 48k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Orem, UT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,279 people), Sales & Related Occupations (5,560 people), and Management Occupations (4,730 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Orem, UT.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Orem, UT, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,279 people), Sales & Related Occupations (5,560 people), and Management Occupations (4,730 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Orem, UT has an unusually high number of residents working as Computer & Mathematical Occupations (1.96 times higher than expected), Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations (1.6 times), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1.33 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Orem, UT, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($63,393), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($61,635), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($61,364).

Industries

Employment by Industries

48k

2019 Value

± 1,376

4.53%

1 Year growth

± 3.75%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Orem, UT grew at a rate of 4.53%, from 45.9k employees to 48k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Orem, UT, are Educational Services (6,345 people), Retail Trade (6,039 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (5,058 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Orem, UT, though some of these residents may live in Orem, UT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Orem, UT, by number of employees, are Educational Services (6,345 people), Retail Trade (6,039 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (5,058 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Orem, UT has an unusually high number of Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1.93 times higher than expected), Information (1.87 times), and Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.81 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Orem, UT, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($72,222), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($46,823), and Public Administration ($46,276).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Utah to other states, or from other states to Utah.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Utah product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $19B, followed by Misc. mfg. prods. ($13.9B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($9.98B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Utah products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Utah.

$156B

2020 Value in Utah

$318B

Projected 2050 Value in Utah

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Utah trade was $156B. This is expected to increase 103% to $318B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Utah trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Utah to other states, or from other states to Utah.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$15.5B
Nevada
$8.94B
Texas
$7.13B

In 2020, the top outbound Utah domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $15.5B, followed by Nevada with $8.94B and Texas and $7.13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Utah shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah went to Donald J. Trump with 58.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.58%). The most partisan county was Piute County, UT with 88.7% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney are the senators currently representing the state of Utah. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Utah is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Orem, UT. Showing the available data for Utah.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.58%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah went to Donald J. Trump with 58.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.58%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Utah for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Utah.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Utah

58.1% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Utah

Piute County, UT
88.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Duchesne County, UT
87.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Sevier County, UT
87.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Utah was Piute County, UT with 88.7% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Utah colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Utah

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

Mike Lee

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitt Romney

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney are the senators currently representing Utah.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Utah over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Utah

Utah is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Utah have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Orem, UT awarded 10,063 degrees. The student population of Orem, UT is skewed towards men, with 20,943 male students and 20,112 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Orem, UT are White (8,219 and 82.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (967 and 9.71%), Two or More Races (317 and 3.18%), and Asian (184 and 1.85%).

The largest universities in Orem, UT by number of degrees awarded are Utah Valley University (9,917 and 98.5%), Careers Unlimited (119 and 1.18%), and Stevens-Henager College (230630) (27 and 0.268%).

The most popular majors in Orem, UT are General Studies (4,595 and 45.7%), General Business Administration & Management (471 and 4.68%), and General Psychology (445 and 4.42%).

The median tuition costs in Orem, UT are $16,600 for private four year colleges, and $5,192 and $16,092 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
398 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
294 degree-majorss awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
196 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Orem, UT was General Psychology with 398 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Orem, UT according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Utah Valley University
9,917 degrees awarded
Careers Unlimited
119 degrees awarded
Stevens-Henager College (230630)
27 degrees awarded

$5,192

Median In-State Public

$16,600

Median Private

In 2020, the Orem, UT institution with the largest number of graduating students was Utah Valley University with 9,917 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

5,404

Degrees Awarded to Men

4,659

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 5,404 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Orem, UT, which is 1.16 times more than the 4,659 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Orem, UT by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
8,219 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
967 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
317 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Orem, UT was White students. These 8,219 degrees mean that there were 8.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 967 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Orem, UT was $272,000 in 2019, which is 1.13 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $247,100 to $272,000, a 10.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Orem, UT is 60%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Orem, UT have an average commute time of 17.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Orem, UT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$272,000

2019 Median

± $4,027

$247,100

2018 Median

± $4,238

In 2019, the median property value in Orem, UT grew to to $272,000 from the previous year's value of $247,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Orem, UT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Orem, UT the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,590

Median Household Income

± $1,937

29k

Number of Households

± 995

In 2019, the median household income of the 29k households in Orem, UT grew to $64,590 from the previous year's value of $61,373.

The following chart displays the households in Orem, UT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Orem, UT distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Orem, UT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

60%

2019 Homeownership

59.6%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 60% of the housing units in Orem, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Orem, UT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

17.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Orem, UT have a shorter commute time (17.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.31% of the workforce in Orem, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Orem, UT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (76%)
Carpooled (10.9%)
Worked At Home (6.13%)

In 2019, 76% of workers in Orem, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.9%) and those who worked at home (6.13%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Orem, UT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Orem, UT have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

88.8% of the population of Orem, UT has health coverage, with 55.3% on employee plans, 8.95% on Medicaid, 7.47% on Medicare, 16.2% on non-group plans, and 0.937% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Utah was $5,982 in 2014. This is a 5.73% increase from the previous year ($5,658).

Primary care physicians in Utah County, UT see 2366 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.254% increase from the previous year (2360 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1640 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 363 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Daggett County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.2%). Additionally, San Juan County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (38.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Utah County, UT.

2,366 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Utah County, UT

Primary care physicians in Utah County, UT see an average of 2,366 patients per year. This represents a 0.254% increase from the previous year (2,360 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Utah County, UT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

$5,982

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Utah

$3,657

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,484

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,084

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Utah (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.73%, from $5,658 to $5,982.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

11.2%

Uninsured

55.3%

Employer Coverage

8.95%

Medicaid

7.47%

Medicare

16.2%

Non-Group

0.937%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Orem, UT declined by 1.27% from 11.3% to 11.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Orem, UT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.