How much did chicken cost in 2019?
Chicken averaged $1.50 per lb in 2019 — about $1.97 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000706111.
In 2019, chicken averaged $1.50 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 $1.43 in November to $1.59 in June. Over the year it fell from $1.47 in January to $1.45 in December, a 1.6% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.50 in 2019 is worth about $1.97 in 2026 dollars. Today chicken averages $2.04 per lb, so in real terms it is 3% more expensive than it was in 2019. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 36% versus the 2019 average.
2019 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.47 | ▲ 0.5% |
| February | $1.49 | ▲ 0.9% |
| March | $1.47 | ▼ 1.2% |
| April | $1.46 | ▼ 0.3% |
| May | $1.48 | ▲ 1.1% |
| June | $1.59 | ▲ 7.5% |
| July | $1.56 | ▼ 1.8% |
| August | $1.51 | ▼ 3.1% |
| September | $1.49 | ▼ 1.8% |
| October | $1.54 | ▲ 3.4% |
| November | $1.43 | ▼ 7.0% |
| December | $1.45 | ▲ 1.4% |
| 2019 average | $1.50 |
FAQ
What was the average price of chicken in 2019?
Chicken averaged $1.50 per lb in 2019, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.50 of 2019 chicken worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.50 in 2019 is about $1.97 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2019 price of chicken compare to now?
Chicken now averages $2.04 per lb, up 36% from the 2019 average of $1.50.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Chicken price in 2019 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2019/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000706111. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2019/">Chicken price in 2019 (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 2019 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2019/