THE GROCERY PRICE INDEX

How much did potatoes cost in 2000?

Potatoes averaged $0.38 per lb in 2000 — about $0.74 in 2026 dollars.

Potatoes price in 2000 Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2000
$0.34$0.35$0.36$0.37$0.38$0.39$0.40$0.41JanMarMayJulAugOctDecJan 2000$0.39Feb 2000$0.40Dec 2000$0.35basketreport.com

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

MonthPriceMoM
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.

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Basket Report. (2026). Potatoes price in 2000 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2000/