How much did chicken cost in 2001?
Chicken averaged $1.11 per lb in 2001 — about $2.10 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000706111.
In 2001, chicken averaged $1.11 per lb 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 $1.09 in February to $1.13 in November. Over the year it rose from $1.09 in January to $1.11 in December, a 1.6% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.11 in 2001 is worth about $2.10 in 2026 dollars. Today chicken averages $2.04 per lb, so in real terms it is 3% cheaper than it was in 2001. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 83% versus the 2001 average.
2001 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.09 | ▲ 1.2% |
| February | $1.09 | ▼ 0.1% |
| March | $1.10 | ▲ 1.2% |
| April | $1.10 | ▼ 0.2% |
| May | $1.10 | ▼ 0.5% |
| June | $1.11 | ▲ 1.0% |
| July | $1.10 | ▼ 0.4% |
| August | $1.11 | ▲ 0.7% |
| September | $1.11 | ▼ 0.3% |
| October | $1.12 | ▲ 0.7% |
| November | $1.13 | ▲ 1.6% |
| December | $1.11 | ▼ 2.1% |
| 2001 average | $1.11 |
FAQ
What was the average price of chicken in 2001?
Chicken averaged $1.11 per lb in 2001, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.11 of 2001 chicken worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.11 in 2001 is about $2.10 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2001 price of chicken compare to now?
Chicken now averages $2.04 per lb, up 83% from the 2001 average of $1.11.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Chicken price in 2001 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2001/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000706111. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2001/">Chicken price in 2001 (U.S. average) — Basket Report</a> (data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000706111; retrieved June 26, 2026) Basket Report. (2026). Chicken price in 2001 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2001/