Brave, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Brave, Pennsylvania had a total population of 140, the 1817th largest community in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $60,357, which is 23% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x.
Brave Quick Facts
How Brave Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 119 | 140 | +17.6% |
| Median household income | $37,050 | $60,357 | +62.9% |
| Median home value | $106,300 | $114,800 | +8.0% |
How Brave Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Brave Rankings in Pennsylvania
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Other Cities in Greene County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesburg | 3,811 | $54,050 | 15.1% | $158,200 |
| Fairdale | 2,126 | $79,350 | 10.1% | $146,600 |
| Nemacolin | 1,306 | $27,557 | 62.4% | N/A |
| Morrisville | 1,082 | $64,306 | 24.9% | $172,800 |
| Bobtown | 1,066 | $48,233 | 22.7% | $63,500 |
| Dry Tavern | 581 | $79,063 | 5.6% | $174,600 |
| Mount Morris | 568 | $69,423 | 8.5% | $205,000 |
| Rices Landing | 515 | $120,577 | 2.7% | $132,400 |
| Mather | 509 | $46,012 | 8.5% | $101,500 |
| Carmichaels | 388 | $58,393 | 4.1% | $150,000 |
Cities Similar to Brave
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Washington | 141 | N/A | $118,800 | 15.8% | 41.8% |
| Hunterstown | 137 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 20.4% |
| Rehrersburg | 145 | N/A | N/A | 35.2% | 55.2% |
| Boyers | 138 | $57,813 | $58,000 | 11.2% | 15.2% |
| East Marianna | 141 | $64,531 | $150,800 | 4.8% | 10.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 140, Brave's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Brave is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Greene County. The total population is 140. It ranks as the 1817th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.
Age Demographics
The median age in Brave is 29.8 years. This is 27% lower than the state median of 40.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Brave is $60,357. This is 23% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Brave. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 7.7%. This is 46% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $114,800. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Brave is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 95.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 38% higher than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Brave is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (14.3% vs 8.7%).
Education
22.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Brave, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Brave, Pennsylvania?
Brave, Pennsylvania has a population of 140 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Brave, PA?
The median household income in Brave is $60,357, which is 25% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Brave, PA?
The ACS sample for Brave recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Brave, Pennsylvania?
Brave's population is 84.3% White, 0.0% Black, 14.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Brave, PA?
The median home value in Brave is $114,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.9x.
How educated is Brave, Pennsylvania?
22.6% of adults (25+) in Brave hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.