THE GROCERY PRICE INDEX

How much did potatoes cost in 2005?

Potatoes averaged $0.47 per lb in 2005 — about $0.81 in 2026 dollars.

Potatoes price in 2005 Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2005
$0.44$0.46$0.48$0.50$0.52JanMarMayJulAugOctDecJan 2005$0.46Oct 2005$0.51Dec 2005$0.50basketreport.com

12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000712112.

In 2005, potatoes averaged $0.47 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 March to $0.51 in October. Over the year it rose from $0.46 in January to $0.50 in December, a 8.7% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.47 in 2005 is worth about $0.81 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes averages $0.89 per lb, so in real terms it is 10% more expensive than it was in 2005. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 90% versus the 2005 average.

2005 monthly prices

MonthPriceMoM
January $0.46 ▲ 2.0%
February $0.45 ▼ 2.2%
March $0.44 ▼ 1.8%
April $0.45 ▲ 2.3%
May $0.45 ▲ 0.4%
June $0.46 ▲ 0.7%
July $0.48 ▲ 4.8%
August $0.49 ▲ 2.9%
September $0.48 ▼ 1.8%
October $0.51 ▲ 4.8%
November $0.50 ▼ 1.2%
December $0.50 ▼ 0.2%
2005 average$0.47

FAQ

What was the average price of potatoes in 2005?

Potatoes averaged $0.47 per lb in 2005, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.

How much is $0.47 of 2005 potatoes worth today?

Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.47 in 2005 is about $0.81 in 2026 dollars.

How does the 2005 price of potatoes compare to now?

Potatoes now averages $0.89 per lb, up 90% from the 2005 average of $0.47.

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Basket Report. (2026). Potatoes price in 2005 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2005/