Orem, UT Demographics

A map of Orem's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	69,652	68,948	71.7%	70.3%
Hispanic	18,866	19,854	19.4%	20.2%
Multiracial	4,598	4,130	4.7%	4.2%
Asian	1,960	1,968	2.0%	2.0%
Native American/Other	1,420	2,363	1.5%	2.4%
Black	686	866	0.7%	0.9%

Orem, Utah has an estimated population of 97,182, a less than 1% change from the 98,129 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.7% White, 19.4% Hispanic, 4.7% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Orem, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Orem has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Utah overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Orem, that probability was 46.3% in 2020 and 44.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Orem is ranked the 6th most populous place in Utah, out of 334 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Orem was ranked the 5th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Orem's White Population

69,652 residents of Orem, or 71.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Orem is slightly lower than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. Orem ranks 299th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orem's White population has grown by an estimated 1.0%. White residents' share of Orem's population has increased from 70.3% to 71.7%.

Orem is more White than neighboring Provo (70.8% White). Orem is less White than neighboring Lindon (81.6% White), Vineyard (72.7% White), Pleasant Grove (80.1% White), and American Fork (81.2% White).

Orem's Black Population

686 residents of Orem, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Orem is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Orem ranks 40th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orem's Black population has declined by an estimated 20.8%. Black residents' share of Orem's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Orem is more Black than neighboring Vineyard (0.5% Black), Pleasant Grove (0.4% Black), and American Fork (0.3% Black). Orem is less Black than neighboring Provo (1.1% Black).

Orem's Asian Population

1,960 residents of Orem, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Orem is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Orem ranks 44th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orem's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Orem's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Orem is more Asian than neighboring Vineyard (1.6% Asian), and American Fork (1.6% Asian). Orem is less Asian than neighboring Lindon (2.5% Asian), Provo (2.2% Asian), and Pleasant Grove (2.2% Asian).

Orem's Hispanic Population

18,866 residents of Orem, or 19.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Orem is slightly higher than in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. Orem ranks 27th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orem's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Orem's population has decreased from 20.2% to 19.4%.

Orem is more Hispanic than neighboring Lindon (10.9% Hispanic), Vineyard (18% Hispanic), Provo (19.2% Hispanic), Pleasant Grove (13.1% Hispanic), and American Fork (10.7% Hispanic).

Orem's Native American/Other Population

1,420 residents of Orem, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Orem is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Orem ranks 50th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orem's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 39.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Orem's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.5%.

Orem is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pleasant Grove (1.2% Native American/Other). Orem is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lindon (1.8% Native American/Other), Vineyard (2.5% Native American/Other), Provo (1.9% Native American/Other), and American Fork (1.8% Native American/Other).

Orem's Multiracial Population

4,598 residents of Orem, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Orem is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Orem ranks 48th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orem's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Orem's population has increased from 4.2% to 4.7%.

Orem is more Multiracial than neighboring Lindon (2.6% Multiracial), Pleasant Grove (3% Multiracial), and American Fork (4.4% Multiracial). Orem is less Multiracial than neighboring Provo (4.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.