How much did chicken cost in 2012?
Chicken averaged $1.42 per lb in 2012 — about $2.07 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000706111.
In 2012, chicken averaged $1.42 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 $1.33 in January to $1.53 in October. Over the year it rose from $1.33 in January to $1.48 in December, a 11.1% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.42 in 2012 is worth about $2.07 in 2026 dollars. Today chicken averages $2.04 per lb, so in real terms it is 2% cheaper than it was in 2012. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 43% versus the 2012 average.
2012 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.33 | ▼ 0.5% |
| February | $1.36 | ▲ 1.6% |
| March | $1.37 | ▲ 1.2% |
| April | $1.40 | ▲ 2.1% |
| May | $1.35 | ▼ 3.9% |
| June | $1.39 | ▲ 3.2% |
| July | $1.45 | ▲ 4.6% |
| August | $1.43 | ▼ 1.4% |
| September | $1.46 | ▲ 1.5% |
| October | $1.53 | ▲ 5.2% |
| November | $1.51 | ▼ 1.2% |
| December | $1.48 | ▼ 2.0% |
| 2012 average | $1.42 |
FAQ
What was the average price of chicken in 2012?
Chicken averaged $1.42 per lb in 2012, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.42 of 2012 chicken worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.42 in 2012 is about $2.07 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2012 price of chicken compare to now?
Chicken now averages $2.04 per lb, up 43% from the 2012 average of $1.42.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Chicken price in 2012 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2012/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000706111. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2012/">Chicken price in 2012 (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 2012 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2012/