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Brazil, Indiana
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Downtown Brazil
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Location of Brazil in Clay County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Indiana | |
| County | Clay | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.72 sq mi (9.63 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.69 sq mi (9.55 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) | |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,176 | |
| • Density | 2,197.8/sq mi (849.0/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
47834
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| Area code | 812 | |
| FIPS code | 18-07174 | |
| GNIS ID | 431462 | |
Brazil is a city located in Clay County, Indiana, United States. It is the county seat of Clay County, which means it's where the main government offices for the county are found. In 2022, about 8,176 people lived in Brazil. The city is also part of the larger Terre Haute metropolitan area.
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History of Brazil, Indiana
The land where Brazil now stands was once a farm. In the 1840s, the farm owners decided to name their property after the country of Brazil. The city of Brazil was officially founded in 1866.
Clay County was formed in 1825. Its first county seat was Bowling Green. However, Brazil grew and developed, so the county seat was moved to Brazil in 1876.
In 1956, the country of Brazil gave the city a special gift: the Chafariz dos Contos Fountain. This fountain is a copy of an old fountain from 1745 in Ouro Preto, Brazil. It was given as a symbol of friendship between the two places.
In 2010, Brazil gained attention for accepting money from Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). This money was for displaying KFC logos on the city's fire hydrants.
Several important buildings in Brazil are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Brazil Downtown Historic District, the Clay County Courthouse, the Clay County Hospital, the Meridian-Forest Historic District, and the U.S. Post Office-Brazil.
Geography and Location
Brazil is located at 39°31′30″N 87°7′39″W / 39.52500°N 87.12750°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
According to the 2010 census, Brazil covers a total area of about 3.058 square miles (7.92 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.03 square miles (7.85 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.028 square miles (0.07 square kilometers), is water.
Population and Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 84 | — | |
| 1870 | 2,186 | — | |
| 1880 | 3,441 | 57.4% | |
| 1890 | 5,905 | 71.6% | |
| 1900 | 7,786 | 31.9% | |
| 1910 | 9,340 | 20.0% | |
| 1920 | 9,293 | −0.5% | |
| 1930 | 8,744 | −5.9% | |
| 1940 | 8,126 | −7.1% | |
| 1950 | 8,434 | 3.8% | |
| 1960 | 8,853 | 5.0% | |
| 1970 | 8,163 | −7.8% | |
| 1980 | 7,852 | −3.8% | |
| 1990 | 7,640 | −2.7% | |
| 2000 | 8,188 | 7.2% | |
| 2010 | 7,912 | −3.4% | |
| 2020 | 8,181 | 3.4% | |
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2020 Census Data
As of the 2020 census, there were 8,181 people living in Brazil. Most residents, about 94.0%, identified as White. About 0.9% were African American. People of two or more races made up 3.9% of households. About 2.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
2010 Census Data
In the 2010 census, Brazil had 7,912 people. The city had 3,154 households. The average number of people in each household was 2.46.
The population density was about 2,611 people per square mile (1,008 people per square kilometer). Most residents, about 97.1%, were White. About 1.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. The median age in the city was 36.2 years. About 26% of residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Brazil
The city of Brazil has a free lending library. It is called the Brazil Public Library.
Transportation Options
Brazil Clay County Airport
The Brazil Clay County Airport is an airport that anyone can use. It is located in Clay County. The airport is about 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) south of Brazil's main business area.
Notable People from Brazil
Many interesting people have come from Brazil, Indiana. Here are a few:
- Gerald Eades Bentley – a scholar who studied Elizabethan theater.
- Gene Cramer – a player in the National Basketball League (NBL).
- George N. Craig – a former governor of Indiana.
- Johnnie Davis – a musician and band leader.
- Joe Dean – an American basketball player, announcer, and college athletic director.
- John Dugan – an actor.
- Ivan Fuqua – won a gold medal in the 4×400m relay at the 1932 Summer Olympics.
- David Goggins – a US Navy Seal, motivational speaker, and ultramarathon runner.
- Charles B. Hall – a famous combat fighter pilot with the Tuskegee Airmen.
- Jimmy Hoffa – a well-known labor union leader.
- Judy Ledgerwood – an abstract painter and educator.
- Gayle Porter Hoskins – an illustrator.
- Stuart Randall – an actor who played Sheriff Mort Corey on the TV show Laramie.
- Orville Redenbacher – famous for his popcorn.
- Ralph Francis Stearley – a two-star Air Force general.
- Henry Lee Summer – a pop singer from the 1980s.
Climate Information
Brazil has a climate known as "CFA" or humid subtropical climate. This means the area has fairly high temperatures. It also gets rain spread out evenly throughout the year.
See also
In Spanish: Brazil (Indiana) para niños
