Clay County, Indiana

Clay County
County
Clay County Courthouse, Brazil
Clay County Courthouse, Brazil
Map of Indiana highlighting Clay County
Location within the U.S. state of Indiana
Map of the United States highlighting Indiana
Indiana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 39°24′N 87°07′W / 39.4°N 87.11°W / 39.4; -87.11
Country United States
State Indiana
FoundedFebruary 12, 1825
Named forHenry Clay
SeatBrazil
Largest cityBrazil
Area
 • Total
360.32 sq mi (933.2 km2)
 • Land357.54 sq mi (926.0 km2)
 • Water2.78 sq mi (7.2 km2)  0.77%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
26,466
 • Estimate 
(2023)
26,460 Decrease
 • Density73/sq mi (28/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district8th
Websitewww.claycountyin.gov
Indiana county number 11

Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2020, the population was 26,466.[1] The county seat is Brazil.[2] Clay County is included in the Terre Haute, Indiana, Metropolitan Statistical Area.

  1. ^ "Clay County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.