How much did potatoes cost in 2020?
Potatoes averaged $0.81 per lb in 2020 — about $1.05 in 2026 dollars. Based on 10 months of data (partial year).
10 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000712112.
In 2020, potatoes averaged $0.81 per lb at the U.S. city average, across the 10 months the series reported that year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.75 in December to $0.86 in August. Over the year it fell from $0.80 in January to $0.75 in December, a 6.6% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.81 in 2020 is worth about $1.05 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes averages $0.89 per lb, so in real terms it is 15% cheaper than it was in 2020. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 10% versus the 2020 average.
2020 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.80 | ▲ 2.8% |
| February | $0.79 | ▼ 2.0% |
| May | $0.86 | ▲ 8.8% |
| June | $0.85 | ▼ 0.1% |
| July | $0.85 | — |
| August | $0.86 | ▲ 0.2% |
| September | $0.80 | ▼ 6.8% |
| October | $0.80 | ▲ 0.5% |
| November | $0.76 | ▼ 5.7% |
| December | $0.75 | ▼ 0.9% |
| 2020 average | $0.81 |
FAQ
What was the average price of potatoes in 2020?
Potatoes averaged $0.81 per lb in 2020, based on 10 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.81 of 2020 potatoes worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.81 in 2020 is about $1.05 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2020 price of potatoes compare to now?
Potatoes now averages $0.89 per lb, up 10% from the 2020 average of $0.81.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Potatoes price in 2020 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2020/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000712112. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2020/">Potatoes price in 2020 (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 2020 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2020/