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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
(2022)
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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 in Clay County, Indiana, United States. The population was 8,176 at the 2022 census. The city is the county seat of Clay County. It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
In the 1840s, the owners of the farmland that would later become the city of Brazil decided to name their farm after the country of Brazil, because that country was often the subject of news at the time. The city was founded in 1866. As of 2024, Brazil is a part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area. Clay County, formed in 1825, originally had Bowling Green as its county seat. The county seat was relocated to Brazil in 1876, following the city's development.
The Chafariz dos Contos Fountain (from "contos de réis", a former Brazilian currency) was given to the city by the country of Brazil as a symbol of friendship. It was assembled in Forest Park in 1956. It is a replica of the original fountain located in Ouro Preto, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil, built in 1745.
In 2010, Brazil gained national attention for having accepted money from Kentucky Fried Chicken for the rights to display the KFC and Fiery Grilled Wings logos on city fire hydrants.
The Brazil Downtown Historic District, Clay County Courthouse, Clay County Hospital, Meridian-Forest Historic District, and US Post Office-Brazil are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography
Brazil is located at 39°31′30″N 87°7′39″W / 39.52500°N 87.12750°W (39.525000, -87.127500).
According to the 2010 census, Brazil has a total area of 3.058 square miles (7.92 km2), of which 3.03 square miles (7.85 km2) (or 99.08%) is land and 0.028 square miles (0.07 km2) (or 0.92%) is water.
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
As of the 2020 census, there were 8,181 people, 3,664 households, and 3,282 families living in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 94.0% White, 0.9% African American, 0.0% Native American, 0.0% Asian, and 3.9% of households with two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.
2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 7,912 people, 3,154 households, and 2,018 families living in the city. The population density was 2,611.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,008.2/km2). There were 3,583 housing units at an average density of 1,182.5 per square mile (456.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, 0.6% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.
There were 3,154 households, of which 35.1% included children under the age of 18, 41.7% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.0% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were composed of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.04.
The median age in the city was 36.2 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were 25 to 44; 23.9% were 45 to 64; and 14.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.
Poverty
A 2018 study by 24/7 Wall Street found that Brazil is the poorest city in Indiana. At the time of the study, 31.6% of Brazil's population lived below the poverty line.
Education
The city has a free lending library, the Brazil Public Library.
Transportation
Airport
The Brazil Clay County Airport is a public-use airport located in Clay County, 3 nautical miles (5.6 km; 3.5 mi) south of Brazil's central business district.
Notable people
- Gerald Eades Bentley, scholar of Elizabethan theater
- Gene Cramer, NBL player
- George N. Craig, governor of Indiana, Past National Commander of American Legion
- Johnnie Davis, musician, band leader
- Joe Dean, American basketball player, announcer and college athletic director
- John Dugan, actor
- Ivan Fuqua, winner of gold medal in 4 × 400 m relay at the 1932 Summer Olympics
- Charles B. Hall, iconic combat fighter pilot and U.S. Army Air Corps Officer with the Tuskegee Airmen
- Jimmy Hoffa, Labour Union leader
- Judy Ledgerwood, Abstract painter and educator
- Gayle Porter Hoskins, illustrator
- Stuart Randall, actor who played Sheriff Mort Corey on Laramie
- Orville Redenbacher, popcorn tycoon
- Ralph Francis Stearley, 2-star Air Force general in Gen. Eisenhower's Cabinet
- Henry Lee Summer, 1980s pop singer
- David Goggins, US Navy Seal, Motivational Speaker, Ultramarathon runner, New York Times bestselling author
Climate
Climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "CFA" (humid subtropical climate).
See also
In Spanish: Brazil (Indiana) para niños
