How much did chicken cost in 2004?
Chicken averaged $1.07 per lb in 2004 — about $1.90 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000706111.
In 2004, chicken averaged $1.07 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 $1.03 in December to $1.12 in April. Over the year it fell from $1.06 in January to $1.03 in December, a 3.0% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.07 in 2004 is worth about $1.90 in 2026 dollars. Today chicken averages $2.04 per lb, so in real terms it is 7% more expensive than it was in 2004. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 90% versus the 2004 average.
2004 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.06 | ▲ 1.1% |
| February | $1.06 | ▼ 0.2% |
| March | $1.10 | ▲ 3.8% |
| April | $1.12 | ▲ 1.8% |
| May | $1.04 | ▼ 7.2% |
| June | $1.06 | ▲ 2.0% |
| July | $1.08 | ▲ 1.6% |
| August | $1.09 | ▲ 1.4% |
| September | $1.08 | ▼ 1.3% |
| October | $1.08 | — |
| November | $1.04 | ▼ 3.6% |
| December | $1.03 | ▼ 0.9% |
| 2004 average | $1.07 |
FAQ
What was the average price of chicken in 2004?
Chicken averaged $1.07 per lb in 2004, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.07 of 2004 chicken worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.07 in 2004 is about $1.90 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2004 price of chicken compare to now?
Chicken now averages $2.04 per lb, up 90% from the 2004 average of $1.07.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Chicken price in 2004 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2004/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000706111. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2004/">Chicken price in 2004 (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 2004 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2004/