Minersville is a borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, four miles west of Pottsville. Anthracite coal deposits are plentiful in the region. In 1900, 4,815 people lived here; in 1910, 7,240, people lived here; and in 1940, 8,686 people lived here. The population was 4,552 at the 2000 census. Minersville apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Minersville apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.