How much did chicken cost in 2020?
Chicken averaged $1.56 per lb in 2020 — about $2.02 in 2026 dollars. Based on 11 months of data (partial year).
11 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000706111.
In 2020, chicken averaged $1.56 per lb at the U.S. city average, across the 11 months the series reported that year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $1.36 in February to $1.75 in June. Over the year it rose from $1.41 in January to $1.62 in December, a 15.0% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.56 in 2020 is worth about $2.02 in 2026 dollars. Today chicken averages $2.04 per lb, so in real terms it is 1% more expensive than it was in 2020. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 31% versus the 2020 average.
2020 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.41 | ▼ 2.8% |
| February | $1.36 | ▼ 3.3% |
| March | $1.40 | ▲ 2.8% |
| April | $1.57 | ▲ 12.2% |
| June | $1.75 | ▲ 11.2% |
| July | $1.71 | ▼ 2.0% |
| August | $1.61 | ▼ 6.0% |
| September | $1.54 | ▼ 4.2% |
| October | $1.58 | ▲ 2.5% |
| November | $1.64 | ▲ 3.7% |
| December | $1.62 | ▼ 1.1% |
| 2020 average | $1.56 |
FAQ
What was the average price of chicken in 2020?
Chicken averaged $1.56 per lb in 2020, based on 11 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.56 of 2020 chicken worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.56 in 2020 is about $2.02 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2020 price of chicken compare to now?
Chicken now averages $2.04 per lb, up 31% from the 2020 average of $1.56.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Chicken price in 2020 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2020/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000706111. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2020/">Chicken price in 2020 (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 2020 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2020/