brazil, indiana

Brazil is a city located in Clay County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,188. The city is the county seat of Clay County.

Geography

Brazil is located at 39°31'30" North, 87°7'39" West (39.525030, -87.127380). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.7 km² (3.4 mi²). 8.7 km² (3.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.89% water. The town name "Brazil" is often pronounced differently than the country of Brazil, South America. Indigenous people often pronounce it "Brayzill" or "Braayzeeull."

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 8,188 people, 3,383 households, and 2,151 families residing in the city. The population density is 946.5/km² (2,450.6/mi²). There are 3,740 housing units at an average density of 432.3/km² (1,119.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 97.80% White, 0.64% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. 0.61% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 3,383 households out of which 30.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% are married couples living together, 13.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% are non-families. 32.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 17.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.38 and the average family size is 3.01. In the city the population is spread out with 25.8% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.1 males. The median income for a household in the city is $30,902, and the median income for a family is $37,569. Males have a median income of $29,693 versus $20,215 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,123. 13.2% of the population and 10.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 18.5% of those under the age of 18 and 12.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Famous persons having come from Brazil, Indiana

Jimmy Hoffa
Orville Redenbacher
Henry Lee Summer

Nearby Points of Interest

Community Theatre of Clay County

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