How much did potatoes cost in 2009?
Potatoes averaged $0.62 per lb in 2009 — about $0.97 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000712112.
In 2009, potatoes averaged $0.62 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 $0.56 in December to $0.68 in January. Over the year it fell from $0.68 in January to $0.56 in December, a 17.2% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.62 in 2009 is worth about $0.97 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes averages $0.89 per lb, so in real terms it is 8% cheaper than it was in 2009. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 44% versus the 2009 average.
2009 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.68 | ▼ 0.3% |
| February | $0.66 | ▼ 2.4% |
| March | $0.65 | ▼ 1.2% |
| April | $0.62 | ▼ 4.9% |
| May | $0.62 | ▼ 0.7% |
| June | $0.63 | ▲ 2.9% |
| July | $0.64 | ▲ 1.1% |
| August | $0.64 | ▼ 0.5% |
| September | $0.61 | ▼ 4.1% |
| October | $0.59 | ▼ 3.3% |
| November | $0.56 | ▼ 5.2% |
| December | $0.56 | ▼ 0.2% |
| 2009 average | $0.62 |
FAQ
What was the average price of potatoes in 2009?
Potatoes averaged $0.62 per lb in 2009, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.62 of 2009 potatoes worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.62 in 2009 is about $0.97 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2009 price of potatoes compare to now?
Potatoes now averages $0.89 per lb, up 44% from the 2009 average of $0.62.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Potatoes price in 2009 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2009/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000712112. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2009/">Potatoes price in 2009 (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 2009 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2009/