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Brazil, IN


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Brazil, Indiana

Brazil, Indiana, in Clay county, is 15 miles E of Terre Haute, Indiana (center to center) and 54 miles W of Indianapolis, Indiana. Part of the surrounding Terre Haute metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Brazil is home to some 8,188 residents.

The People and Families of Brazil

In Brazil, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brazil had a median family income of $37,569.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Brazil. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Brazil Housing

According to the 2000 census, 65% of the housing in Brazil was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. In Brazil you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Brazil, 95% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

Brazil strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Brazil Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Brazil Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Brazil, IN

Comparing Brazil to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population78
Age of the Population56
Male Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men44
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income32
College Educated Adults26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home44
Walking and Biking to Work35
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Housing Recently Built24

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