Potato

Potato

$0.89/lb

A potato is a common starchy tuber vegetable sold loose by the pound or in bags at grocery stores.

Estimated value as of 2025 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (APU0400712112, West Urban, Mar 2025) a…

Fun Fact

White potatoes averaged $0.866 per pound in U.S. cities in Feb 2026, making them one of the most affordable fresh produce items.

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Price History

1910$1.35/cwt ($0.027/lb)1912$1.35/cwt ($0.027/lb)1914$1.05/cwt ($0.021/lb)1915$1.80/cwt ($0.036/lb)1921$1.80/cwt ($0.036/lb)1931$0.80/cwt ($0.016/lb)1932$0.75/cwt ($0.015/lb)1939$0.18/lb1960$2.25/cwt ($0.045/lb)1980$0.19/lb1981$0.25/lb1982$0.21/lb1983$0.21/lb1984$0.24/lb1985$0.21/lb1986$0.18/lb2024$0.95/lb2025$0.89/lb2026$0.87/lb

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