The current population of Nisyros according to the 2001 census is 948, the majority of which (708) are based in Mantraki, while 167 reside in the scenic harbor of Palli, 25 in Emporio and 48 in Nikia.
The Avlaki conurbation has been completely abandoned. 15 permanent residents were recorded on Yali island; in fact these are employees at the local pumice quarries..