How much did potatoes cost in 2000?
Potatoes averaged $0.38 per lb in 2000 — about $0.74 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000712112.
In 2000, potatoes averaged $0.38 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 $0.35 in December to $0.40 in February. Over the year it fell from $0.39 in January to $0.35 in December, a 11.5% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.38 in 2000 is worth about $0.74 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes averages $0.89 per lb, so in real terms it is 21% more expensive than it was in 2000. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 135% versus the 2000 average.
2000 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.39 | ▼ 0.8% |
| February | $0.40 | ▲ 2.3% |
| March | $0.39 | ▼ 2.0% |
| April | $0.39 | ▼ 1.3% |
| May | $0.38 | ▼ 2.3% |
| June | $0.38 | ▼ 0.8% |
| July | $0.39 | ▲ 3.7% |
| August | $0.40 | ▲ 2.6% |
| September | $0.37 | ▼ 6.5% |
| October | $0.37 | ▼ 1.9% |
| November | $0.35 | ▼ 4.4% |
| December | $0.35 | ▼ 1.1% |
| 2000 average | $0.38 |
FAQ
What was the average price of potatoes in 2000?
Potatoes averaged $0.38 per lb in 2000, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.38 of 2000 potatoes worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.38 in 2000 is about $0.74 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2000 price of potatoes compare to now?
Potatoes now averages $0.89 per lb, up 135% from the 2000 average of $0.38.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Potatoes price in 2000 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2000/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000712112. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2000/">Potatoes price in 2000 (U.S. average) — Basket Report</a> (data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000712112; retrieved June 26, 2026) Basket Report. (2026). Potatoes price in 2000 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2000/