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Brazil, IN
City in Clay County, Indiana.
Population
7,831
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,124
ZIP codes
0
Brazil and its ZIP codes
Brazil at a glance
- Brazil is about 11 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 95th among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- The median household income is $52,055, 28% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $113,900 (48% below Indiana) and median rent is $869 a month.
Local data for Brazil, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brazil, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,055
Poverty rate
18.6%
Median home value
$113,900
Median rent
$869/mo
Homeownership
72.8%
Bachelor's or higher
13.5%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
33.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,028), Irish Americans (677), Scottish Americans (177).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clay County. PPP loans are for Brazil.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,292
7,742 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,881
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$206M
FY 2026, $7,798 per person
How people get to work
Brazil, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.6%
- Carpooled16.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home1.3%
Average one-way commute: 33.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brazil, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
241
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
31
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
41.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brazil, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.7%
U.S. 33.3% +11.4 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
20.4%
U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Brazil
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KnightsvilleTown | 2.2 mi | 1 |
| BilltownCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.4 |
| HarmonyTown | 3.2 mi | 0.8 |
| StauntonTown | 4.1 mi | 0.3 |
| CarbonTown | 5.3 mi | 0.1 |
| CloverlandCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.6 |
| FontanetCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1 |
| SeelyvilleTown | 7.6 mi | 0.9 |
| Center PointTown | 7.9 mi | 0.7 |
| BridgetonCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.4 |
| BurnettCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.4 |
| RosedaleTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| CoryCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Saline CityCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| PolandCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Bowling GreenCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brazil, IN in?
- Brazil is in Clay County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Brazil, IN?
- About 7,831 people live in Brazil, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brazil?
- Nearby places include Knightsville (2.2 mi), Billtown (3.2 mi), Harmony (3.2 mi), Staunton (4.1 mi), Carbon (5.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023