How much did potatoes cost in 2011?
Potatoes averaged $0.68 per lb in 2011 — about $1.01 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000712112.
In 2011, potatoes averaged $0.68 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 $0.60 in January to $0.76 in August. Over the year it rose from $0.60 in January to $0.67 in December, a 10.4% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.68 in 2011 is worth about $1.01 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes averages $0.89 per lb, so in real terms it is 11% cheaper than it was in 2011. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 31% versus the 2011 average.
2011 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.60 | ▲ 3.6% |
| February | $0.61 | ▲ 1.3% |
| March | $0.64 | ▲ 4.1% |
| April | $0.65 | ▲ 2.7% |
| May | $0.69 | ▲ 6.1% |
| June | $0.69 | ▼ 1.1% |
| July | $0.72 | ▲ 4.7% |
| August | $0.76 | ▲ 5.3% |
| September | $0.74 | ▼ 2.6% |
| October | $0.68 | ▼ 7.1% |
| November | $0.69 | ▲ 0.4% |
| December | $0.67 | ▼ 2.9% |
| 2011 average | $0.68 |
FAQ
What was the average price of potatoes in 2011?
Potatoes averaged $0.68 per lb in 2011, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.68 of 2011 potatoes worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.68 in 2011 is about $1.01 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2011 price of potatoes compare to now?
Potatoes now averages $0.89 per lb, up 31% from the 2011 average of $0.68.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Potatoes price in 2011 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2011/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000712112. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2011/">Potatoes price in 2011 (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 2011 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2011/