How much did potatoes cost in 2004?
Potatoes averaged $0.45 per lb in 2004 — about $0.80 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000712112.
In 2004, potatoes averaged $0.45 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 $0.44 in May to $0.47 in July. Over the year it fell from $0.46 in January to $0.45 in December, a 1.8% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.45 in 2004 is worth about $0.80 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes averages $0.89 per lb, so in real terms it is 12% more expensive than it was in 2004. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 99% versus the 2004 average.
2004 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.46 | ▲ 4.1% |
| February | $0.45 | ▼ 2.4% |
| March | $0.46 | ▲ 2.9% |
| April | $0.46 | ▲ 0.4% |
| May | $0.44 | ▼ 5.6% |
| June | $0.46 | ▲ 6.2% |
| July | $0.47 | ▲ 1.9% |
| August | $0.46 | ▼ 1.5% |
| September | $0.45 | ▼ 3.9% |
| October | $0.45 | ▲ 0.9% |
| November | $0.44 | ▼ 1.6% |
| December | $0.45 | ▲ 1.4% |
| 2004 average | $0.45 |
FAQ
What was the average price of potatoes in 2004?
Potatoes averaged $0.45 per lb in 2004, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.45 of 2004 potatoes worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.45 in 2004 is about $0.80 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2004 price of potatoes compare to now?
Potatoes now averages $0.89 per lb, up 99% from the 2004 average of $0.45.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Potatoes price in 2004 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2004/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000712112. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2004/">Potatoes price in 2004 (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 2004 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2004/