Potato price history by year

In 2026, potatoes averaged $0.89 per pound at the U.S. city average, across the 7 months the series reported that year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.85 in March to $0.94 in July. Over the year it rose from $0.87 in January to $0.94 in July, a 8.2% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.89 in 2026 is worth about $0.90 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 5% more expensive than it was in 2026. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 6% versus the 2026 average.

In 2025, potatoes averaged $0.96 per pound at the U.S. city average, across the 10 months the series reported that year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.85 in December to $1.01 in September. Over the year it fell from $0.97 in January to $0.85 in December, a 12.9% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.96 in 2025 is worth about $1.00 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 6% cheaper than it was in 2025. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is down 2% versus the 2025 average.

In 2024, potatoes averaged $0.98 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.95 in December to $1.02 in July. Over the year it fell from $0.98 in January to $0.95 in December, a 3.0% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.98 in 2024 is worth about $1.04 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 9% cheaper than it was in 2024. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is down 4% versus the 2024 average.

In 2023, potatoes averaged $1.00 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.95 in January to $1.09 in August. Over the year it rose from $0.95 in January to $0.96 in December, a 0.8% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $1.00 in 2023 is worth about $1.10 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 14% cheaper than it was in 2023. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is down 6% versus the 2023 average.

In 2022, potatoes averaged $0.91 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.79 in January to $1.02 in September. Over the year it rose from $0.79 in January to $0.95 in December, a 19.7% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.91 in 2022 is worth about $1.04 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 9% cheaper than it was in 2022. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 4% versus the 2022 average.

In 2021, potatoes averaged $0.78 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.76 in February to $0.81 in October. Over the year it fell from $0.78 in January to $0.78 in December, a 0.5% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.78 in 2021 is worth about $0.96 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 2% cheaper than it was in 2021. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 21% versus the 2021 average.

In 2020, potatoes averaged $0.81 per pound at the U.S. city average, across the 10 months the series reported that year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.75 in December to $0.86 in August. Over the year it fell from $0.80 in January to $0.75 in December, a 6.6% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.81 in 2020 is worth about $1.04 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 9% cheaper than it was in 2020. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 16% versus the 2020 average.

In 2019, potatoes averaged $0.77 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.74 in June to $0.79 in September. Over the year it rose from $0.75 in January to $0.78 in December, a 4.1% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.77 in 2019 is worth about $1.01 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 7% cheaper than it was in 2019. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 22% versus the 2019 average.

In 2018, potatoes averaged $0.74 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.72 in December to $0.77 in August. Over the year it fell from $0.73 in January to $0.72 in December, a 1.6% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.74 in 2018 is worth about $0.98 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 4% cheaper than it was in 2018. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 27% versus the 2018 average.

In 2017, potatoes averaged $0.72 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.69 in March to $0.75 in July. Over the year it rose from $0.70 in January to $0.73 in December, a 5.0% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.72 in 2017 is worth about $0.98 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 4% cheaper than it was in 2017. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 31% versus the 2017 average.

In 2016, potatoes averaged $0.68 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.65 in March to $0.71 in August. Over the year it rose from $0.66 in January to $0.69 in December, a 4.1% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.68 in 2016 is worth about $0.95 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 1% cheaper than it was in 2016. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 39% versus the 2016 average.

In 2015, potatoes averaged $0.65 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.63 in November to $0.67 in January. Over the year it fell from $0.67 in January to $0.64 in December, a 4.6% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.65 in 2015 is worth about $0.92 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 2% more expensive than it was in 2015. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 45% versus the 2015 average.

In 2014, potatoes averaged $0.67 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.64 in December to $0.70 in July. Over the year it fell from $0.69 in January to $0.64 in December, a 7.6% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.67 in 2014 is worth about $0.95 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 1% cheaper than it was in 2014. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 41% versus the 2014 average.

In 2013, potatoes averaged $0.67 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.61 in March to $0.76 in August. Over the year it rose from $0.63 in January to $0.67 in December, a 6.4% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.67 in 2013 is worth about $0.96 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 2% cheaper than it was in 2013. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 41% versus the 2013 average.

In 2012, potatoes averaged $0.66 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.62 in December to $0.69 in April. Over the year it fell from $0.68 in January to $0.62 in December, a 8.1% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.66 in 2012 is worth about $0.96 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 2% cheaper than it was in 2012. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 43% versus the 2012 average.

In 2011, potatoes averaged $0.68 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.60 in January to $0.76 in August. Over the year it rose from $0.60 in January to $0.67 in December, a 10.4% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.68 in 2011 is worth about $1.01 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 7% cheaper than it was in 2011. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 39% versus the 2011 average.

In 2010, potatoes averaged $0.58 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.55 in April to $0.62 in August. Over the year it rose from $0.56 in January to $0.58 in December, a 3.4% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.58 in 2010 is worth about $0.89 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 6% more expensive than it was in 2010. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 62% versus the 2010 average.

In 2009, potatoes averaged $0.62 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.56 in December to $0.68 in January. Over the year it fell from $0.68 in January to $0.56 in December, a 17.2% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.62 in 2009 is worth about $0.97 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 3% cheaper than it was in 2009. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 52% versus the 2009 average.

In 2008, potatoes averaged $0.63 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.53 in January to $0.76 in September. Over the year it rose from $0.53 in January to $0.68 in December, a 29.1% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.63 in 2008 is worth about $0.98 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 4% cheaper than it was in 2008. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 50% versus the 2008 average.

In 2007, potatoes averaged $0.52 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.51 in February to $0.55 in July. Over the year it rose from $0.52 in January to $0.52 in December, a 0.6% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.52 in 2007 is worth about $0.84 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 12% more expensive than it was in 2007. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 81% versus the 2007 average.

In 2006, potatoes averaged $0.53 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.50 in January to $0.57 in August. Over the year it rose from $0.50 in January to $0.52 in December, a 2.6% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.53 in 2006 is worth about $0.88 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 7% more expensive than it was in 2006. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 78% versus the 2006 average.

In 2005, potatoes averaged $0.47 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.44 in March to $0.51 in October. Over the year it rose from $0.46 in January to $0.50 in December, a 8.7% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.47 in 2005 is worth about $0.80 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 18% more expensive than it was in 2005. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 100% versus the 2005 average.

In 2004, potatoes averaged $0.45 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.44 in May to $0.47 in July. Over the year it fell from $0.46 in January to $0.45 in December, a 1.8% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.45 in 2004 is worth about $0.80 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 18% more expensive than it was in 2004. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 109% versus the 2004 average.

In 2003, potatoes averaged $0.46 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.44 in November to $0.48 in January. Over the year it fell from $0.48 in January to $0.44 in December, a 9.1% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.46 in 2003 is worth about $0.83 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 13% more expensive than it was in 2003. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 105% versus the 2003 average.

In 2002, potatoes averaged $0.49 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.43 in January to $0.56 in August. Over the year it rose from $0.43 in January to $0.48 in December, a 12.4% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.49 in 2002 is worth about $0.91 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 4% more expensive than it was in 2002. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 92% versus the 2002 average.

In 2001, potatoes averaged $0.39 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.35 in February to $0.44 in August. Over the year it rose from $0.36 in January to $0.41 in December, a 15.5% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.39 in 2001 is worth about $0.74 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 27% more expensive than it was in 2001. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 142% versus the 2001 average.

In 2000, potatoes averaged $0.38 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.35 in December to $0.40 in February. Over the year it fell from $0.39 in January to $0.35 in December, a 11.5% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.38 in 2000 is worth about $0.74 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 27% more expensive than it was in 2000. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 148% versus the 2000 average.

In 1999, potatoes averaged $0.39 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.38 in April to $0.43 in August. Over the year it rose from $0.38 in January to $0.40 in December, a 3.7% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.39 in 1999 is worth about $0.78 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 21% more expensive than it was in 1999. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 142% versus the 1999 average.

In 1998, potatoes averaged $0.38 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.36 in January to $0.39 in July. Over the year it rose from $0.36 in January to $0.38 in December, a 3.6% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.38 in 1998 is worth about $0.78 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 21% more expensive than it was in 1998. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 148% versus the 1998 average.

In 1997, potatoes averaged $0.36 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.33 in March to $0.39 in August. Over the year it rose from $0.34 in January to $0.37 in December, a 10.4% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.36 in 1997 is worth about $0.75 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 26% more expensive than it was in 1997. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 162% versus the 1997 average.

In 1996, potatoes averaged $0.38 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.34 in December to $0.41 in July. Over the year it fell from $0.39 in January to $0.34 in December, a 13.0% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.38 in 1996 is worth about $0.81 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 16% more expensive than it was in 1996. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 148% versus the 1996 average.

In 1995, potatoes averaged $0.38 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.34 in February to $0.44 in July. Over the year it rose from $0.34 in January to $0.38 in December, a 12.1% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.38 in 1995 is worth about $0.83 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 13% more expensive than it was in 1995. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 148% versus the 1995 average.

In 1994, potatoes averaged $0.37 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.34 in December to $0.41 in April. Over the year it fell from $0.37 in January to $0.34 in December, a 9.2% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.37 in 1994 is worth about $0.83 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 13% more expensive than it was in 1994. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 155% versus the 1994 average.

In 1993, potatoes averaged $0.35 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.31 in January to $0.38 in June. Over the year it rose from $0.31 in January to $0.36 in December, a 17.0% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.35 in 1993 is worth about $0.81 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 16% more expensive than it was in 1993. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 169% versus the 1993 average.

In 1992, potatoes averaged $0.30 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.28 in March to $0.35 in August. Over the year it rose from $0.29 in January to $0.31 in December, a 7.7% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.30 in 1992 is worth about $0.71 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 33% more expensive than it was in 1992. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 214% versus the 1992 average.

In 1991, potatoes averaged $0.33 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.28 in December to $0.39 in June. Over the year it fell from $0.33 in January to $0.28 in December, a 14.8% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.33 in 1991 is worth about $0.81 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 16% more expensive than it was in 1991. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 185% versus the 1991 average.

In 1990, potatoes averaged $0.37 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.32 in November to $0.43 in April. Over the year it fell from $0.33 in January to $0.32 in December, a 4.5% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.37 in 1990 is worth about $0.95 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 1% cheaper than it was in 1990. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 155% versus the 1990 average.

In 1989, potatoes averaged $0.34 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.29 in January to $0.39 in July. Over the year it rose from $0.29 in January to $0.31 in December, a 6.5% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.34 in 1989 is worth about $0.92 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 2% more expensive than it was in 1989. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 177% versus the 1989 average.

In 1988, potatoes averaged $0.26 per pound at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.24 in March to $0.30 in December. Over the year it rose from $0.24 in January to $0.30 in December, a 20.9% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.26 in 1988 is worth about $0.73 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 29% more expensive than it was in 1988. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 262% versus the 1988 average.

In 1987, potatoes averaged $0.28 per pound at the U.S. city average, across the 10 months the series reported that year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.24 in October to $0.32 in July. Over the year it fell from $0.26 in March to $0.25 in December, a 6.4% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.28 in 1987 is worth about $0.82 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 15% more expensive than it was in 1987. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 236% versus the 1987 average.

In 1986, potatoes averaged $0.25 per pound at the U.S. city average, across the 10 months the series reported that year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.21 in March to $0.29 in August. Over the year it rose from $0.21 in March to $0.26 in December, a 26.6% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.25 in 1986 is worth about $0.76 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes average $0.94 per pound, so in real terms it is 24% more expensive than it was in 1986. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 277% versus the 1986 average.