Minersville is located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It is located in the eastern part of the state. The history of the town goes back to the late 18th century. According to the United States Census Bureau of 2000, Minersville has a population of 4,552. The borough has a total area of 0.7 square miles, all of it land. The racial demographics of the Minersville are 98.51% White, 0.44% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.07% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population. Minersville has approximately 2,000 households. The median income for a household in the borough is $28,373, and the median income for a family is $36,759.