How much did potatoes cost in 2015?
Potatoes averaged $0.65 per lb in 2015 — about $0.92 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000712112.
In 2015, potatoes averaged $0.65 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 $0.63 in November to $0.67 in January. Over the year it fell from $0.67 in January to $0.64 in December, a 4.6% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.65 in 2015 is worth about $0.92 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes averages $0.89 per lb, so in real terms it is 3% cheaper than it was in 2015. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 38% versus the 2015 average.
2015 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.67 | ▲ 5.0% |
| February | $0.65 | ▼ 3.3% |
| March | $0.64 | ▼ 1.1% |
| April | $0.65 | ▲ 0.9% |
| May | $0.65 | ▲ 0.2% |
| June | $0.65 | ▲ 0.1% |
| July | $0.67 | ▲ 3.3% |
| August | $0.66 | ▼ 1.1% |
| September | $0.65 | ▼ 1.7% |
| October | $0.66 | ▲ 0.8% |
| November | $0.63 | ▼ 3.4% |
| December | $0.64 | ▲ 0.6% |
| 2015 average | $0.65 |
FAQ
What was the average price of potatoes in 2015?
Potatoes averaged $0.65 per lb in 2015, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.65 of 2015 potatoes worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.65 in 2015 is about $0.92 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2015 price of potatoes compare to now?
Potatoes now averages $0.89 per lb, up 38% from the 2015 average of $0.65.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Potatoes price in 2015 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2015/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000712112. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2015/">Potatoes price in 2015 (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 2015 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2015/