How much did chicken cost in 2011?
Chicken averaged $1.29 per lb in 2011 — about $1.92 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000706111.
In 2011, chicken averaged $1.29 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 $1.24 in January to $1.34 in December. Over the year it rose from $1.24 in January to $1.34 in December, a 8.0% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.29 in 2011 is worth about $1.92 in 2026 dollars. Today chicken averages $2.04 per lb, so in real terms it is 6% more expensive than it was in 2011. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 58% versus the 2011 average.
2011 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.24 | ▼ 3.0% |
| February | $1.27 | ▲ 2.0% |
| March | $1.27 | ▲ 0.2% |
| April | $1.26 | ▼ 0.6% |
| May | $1.30 | ▲ 3.3% |
| June | $1.31 | ▲ 0.2% |
| July | $1.31 | ▲ 0.1% |
| August | $1.30 | ▼ 0.8% |
| September | $1.29 | ▼ 0.1% |
| October | $1.31 | ▲ 1.4% |
| November | $1.30 | ▼ 0.6% |
| December | $1.34 | ▲ 2.8% |
| 2011 average | $1.29 |
FAQ
What was the average price of chicken in 2011?
Chicken averaged $1.29 per lb in 2011, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.29 of 2011 chicken worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.29 in 2011 is about $1.92 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2011 price of chicken compare to now?
Chicken now averages $2.04 per lb, up 58% from the 2011 average of $1.29.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Chicken price in 2011 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2011/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000706111. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2011/">Chicken price in 2011 (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 2011 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2011/