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Orem, Utah
Orem, city, in Utah County, Utah. Orem had 95,214 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 98,129 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 97,182 (±74). GEOID 4957300.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
95,214
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 98,129 · ACS 2020-2024: 97,182 ±74
Median household income
$83,342
±$1,708 (90% margin)
Utah: $95,166
Median home value
$472,300
±$7,591 (90% margin)
Utah: $489,400
Median gross rent
$1,438
±$56 (90% margin)
Utah: $1,496
Where is Orem and what county is it in?
Orem is a city in Utah County, Utah. It covers 18.6 square miles of land, 5,271 residents per square mile in 2020.
Orem is in the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Orem, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 95,214 people lived in Orem on July 1, 2025, down 2.9% since 2020, while Utah grew 8.2%. The 2020 Census counted 98,129 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 97,182 (±74).
| Measure | Orem | Utah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 97,182 ±74 | 705,400 | +457 |
| Households | 31,291 ±574 | 203,018 | +2,242 |
| Average household size | 3.03 ±0.06 | 3.39 | −0.24 |
| Housing units | 32,835 ±624 | 211,066 | +1,806 |
Orem's population since 2000
From 84,324 in 2000 to 95,214 in 2025: up 12.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Orem as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Orem?
The median resident of Orem is 27.0 years old; 26.3% are under 18 and 10.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 19.4%. 12.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Orem | Utah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27.0 ±0.5 | 25.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.3% ±0.9 pts | 31.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.4% ±0.6 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Male | 51.7% ±1.0 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.4% ±1.4 pts | 14.5% | +2.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.7% ±1.5 pts | 77.6% | −4.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±0.5 pts | 1.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±0.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.2% ±1.1 pts | 8.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 21.8% ±1.5 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.1% ±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| With a disability | 10.8% ±0.9 pts | 8.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.1% ±1.2 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.3% ±0.9 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 43.6% ±1.7 pts | 44.4% | +3.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.0% ±1.0 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.4% ±1.5 pts | 82.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.7% ±0.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Orem earn?
Half of Orem's 31,291 households earn less than $83,342 a year (±$1,708), against $100,671 in Utah County and $95,166 in Utah. In 2015-2019 the median was $79,491 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $3,851 after inflation. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Orem | Utah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $83,342 ±$1,708 | $100,671 | +$3,851 |
| Mean household income | $110,552 ±$5,265 | $127,591 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,876 ±$1,642 | $37,082 | +$4,370 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.2% ±1.4 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.4% ±2.3 pts | 7.0% | −4.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.1% ±1.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% ±0.3 pts | 98.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.5% ±1.3 pts | 93.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Orem?
Owners occupy 57.8% of Orem's occupied homes and renters 42.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $472,300 by its owner (±$7,591). The median renter pays $1,438 a month including utilities, and 36.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Orem | Utah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $472,300 ±$7,591 | $538,700 | +$137,551 |
| Median gross rent | $1,438 ±$56 | $1,541 | +$165 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.4% ±3.8 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,866 ±$49 | $2,115 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.8% ±1.9 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.2% ±1.9 pts | 31.7% | – |
| Housing units | 32,835 ±624 | 211,066 | +1,806 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.7% ±1.8 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 50.6% ±1.7 pts | 64.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% ±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4% ±0.5 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 14.9% ±1.4 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.1% ±0.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.7% ±0.8 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Orem building?
Builders took permits for 26 new housing units in Orem in 2025 (26 in single-family houses), 0.3 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Utah.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Orem work and get to work?
66.6% of Orem's workers drive alone and 16.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | Orem | Utah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.7% ±1.2 pts | 71.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% ±0.7 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.6% ±1.6 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.9% ±1.4 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.3% ±0.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Walked | 2.0% ±0.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.5% ±1.2 pts | 19.0% | +10.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.1 min ±0.8 | 22.6 min | +1.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Orem?
26 census tracts lie mostly in Orem, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $46,473 (Tract 22.10) to $154,632 (Tract 7.10).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7.06Utah County | 6,939 | $84,011 |
| Tract 12.01Utah County | 5,945 | $80,324 |
| Tract 8.01Utah County | 5,433 | $70,145 |
| Tract 9.01Utah County | 5,373 | $71,078 |
| Tract 12.02Utah County | 5,028 | $75,846 |
| Tract 7.03Utah County | 4,950 | $72,604 |
| Tract 7.07Utah County | 4,178 | $97,531 |
| Tract 22.12Utah County | 5,968 | $130,326 |
| Tract 11.07Utah County | 3,963 | $103,333 |
| Tract 11.08Utah County | 3,911 | $53,815 |
| Tract 11.05Utah County | 3,896 | $100,774 |
| Tract 9.04Utah County | 3,393 | $112,000 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Orem) · Census block assignment files
How does Orem compare with other places in Utah?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Orem is the 368th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 7th-most populous of 255 in Utah.
Orem ranks 112th of 165 places in Utah with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 7th | 255 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 140th | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 5th | 167 |
| Median household income | 112th | 165 |
| Per capita income | 95th | 167 |
| Median home value | 85th | 167 |
| Median gross rent | 80th | 155 |
| Poverty rate | 41st | 111 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42nd | 166 |
| Median age | 155th | 167 |
| Owner-occupied share | 157th | 167 |
| Work from home | 70th | 146 |
| Travel time to work | 115th | 167 |
Orem's figures with every place in Utah (CSV)
Every place in Utah, sortable · Compare Orem with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Orem?
Every figure for Orem on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Orem are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Orem.