Clay County, Indiana

Clay County, Indiana
Clay County Courthouse, Brazil
Location within the U.S. state of Indiana
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 afterHenry 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 
(2024)
26,424
 • Density74.022/sq mi (28.580/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district8th
WebsiteOfficial website
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. The county seat is Brazil. Clay County is included in the Terre Haute, Indiana, Metropolitan Statistical Area.