How much did chicken cost in 2007?
Chicken averaged $1.12 per lb in 2007 — about $1.81 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000706111.
In 2007, chicken averaged $1.12 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 January to $1.17 in December. Over the year it rose from $1.03 in January to $1.17 in December, a 12.9% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.12 in 2007 is worth about $1.81 in 2026 dollars. Today chicken averages $2.04 per lb, so in real terms it is 12% more expensive than it was in 2007. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 82% versus the 2007 average.
2007 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.03 | ▼ 2.3% |
| February | $1.04 | ▲ 0.6% |
| March | $1.06 | ▲ 2.4% |
| April | $1.12 | ▲ 4.8% |
| May | $1.12 | ▲ 0.3% |
| June | $1.13 | ▲ 1.4% |
| July | $1.13 | ▼ 0.3% |
| August | $1.15 | ▲ 1.3% |
| September | $1.14 | ▼ 0.3% |
| October | $1.14 | ▼ 0.6% |
| November | $1.16 | ▲ 2.3% |
| December | $1.17 | ▲ 0.4% |
| 2007 average | $1.12 |
FAQ
What was the average price of chicken in 2007?
Chicken averaged $1.12 per lb in 2007, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.12 of 2007 chicken worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.12 in 2007 is about $1.81 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2007 price of chicken compare to now?
Chicken now averages $2.04 per lb, up 82% from the 2007 average of $1.12.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Chicken price in 2007 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2007/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000706111. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2007/">Chicken price in 2007 (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 2007 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2007/