How much did potatoes cost in 2016?
Potatoes averaged $0.68 per lb in 2016 — about $0.95 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000712112.
In 2016, 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 $0.65 in March to $0.71 in August. Over the year it rose from $0.66 in January to $0.69 in December, a 4.1% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.68 in 2016 is worth about $0.95 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes averages $0.89 per lb, so in real terms it is 6% cheaper than it was in 2016. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 31% versus the 2016 average.
2016 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.66 | ▲ 3.5% |
| February | $0.66 | — |
| March | $0.65 | ▼ 1.1% |
| April | $0.65 | — |
| May | $0.68 | ▲ 4.1% |
| June | $0.69 | ▲ 1.3% |
| July | $0.70 | ▲ 1.6% |
| August | $0.71 | ▲ 1.7% |
| September | $0.70 | ▼ 1.3% |
| October | $0.69 | ▼ 1.6% |
| November | $0.70 | ▲ 0.9% |
| December | $0.69 | ▼ 1.6% |
| 2016 average | $0.68 |
FAQ
What was the average price of potatoes in 2016?
Potatoes averaged $0.68 per lb in 2016, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.68 of 2016 potatoes worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.68 in 2016 is about $0.95 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2016 price of potatoes compare to now?
Potatoes now averages $0.89 per lb, up 31% from the 2016 average of $0.68.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Potatoes price in 2016 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2016/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000712112. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2016/">Potatoes price in 2016 (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 2016 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2016/