How much did chicken cost in 2010?
Chicken averaged $1.26 per lb in 2010 — about $1.94 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000706111.
In 2010, chicken averaged $1.26 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 $1.23 in April to $1.30 in October. Over the year it rose from $1.27 in January to $1.28 in December, a 1.2% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.26 in 2010 is worth about $1.94 in 2026 dollars. Today chicken averages $2.04 per lb, so in real terms it is 5% more expensive than it was in 2010. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 62% versus the 2010 average.
2010 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.27 | ▼ 0.2% |
| February | $1.27 | — |
| March | $1.23 | ▼ 2.7% |
| April | $1.23 | ▼ 0.1% |
| May | $1.26 | ▲ 2.4% |
| June | $1.24 | ▼ 1.6% |
| July | $1.28 | ▲ 3.3% |
| August | $1.25 | ▼ 2.0% |
| September | $1.28 | ▲ 1.8% |
| October | $1.30 | ▲ 2.0% |
| November | $1.28 | ▼ 1.9% |
| December | $1.28 | ▲ 0.2% |
| 2010 average | $1.26 |
FAQ
What was the average price of chicken in 2010?
Chicken averaged $1.26 per lb in 2010, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.26 of 2010 chicken worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.26 in 2010 is about $1.94 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2010 price of chicken compare to now?
Chicken now averages $2.04 per lb, up 62% from the 2010 average of $1.26.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Chicken price in 2010 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2010/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000706111. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2010/">Chicken price in 2010 (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 2010 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2010/