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United States Boys' apparel in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-SEAB

Latest (y/y)8.6%October 2026
Previous (y/y)7.8%September 2026
Level127.4October 2026

United States Boys' apparel in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted was up 8.6% year on year in October 2026, compared with 7.8% in September 2026.

The level stood at 127.4 (index (1982-84=100)).

That is the highest reading since February 2022.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −11.4% (Sep 2020) to 13.1% (Dec 2018), averaging 1.6%.

United States Boys' apparel in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Dec 1978 – Oct 2026−15%−10%−5%0%5%10%15%19801990200020102020Robomacro
United States Boys' apparel in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Dec 1978 – Oct 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
United States Boys' apparel in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, level (index (1982-84=100))608010012019801990200020102020Robomacro
United States Boys' apparel in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, level (index (1982-84=100)).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
October 2026127.48.6
September 2026129.77.8
August 2026120.33.9
July 2026119.33.3
June 2026119.00.8
May 2026120.00.4
April 2026121.02.2
March 2026121.42.6
February 2026122.61.1
January 2026117.9−0.3
December 2025112.5−2.3
November 2025114.2−2.3
October 2025117.3−3.2
September 2025120.4−2.0
August 2025115.8−2.9
July 2025115.41.9
June 2025118.02.4
May 2025119.52.1
April 2025118.41.7
March 2025118.32.7
February 2025121.34.5
January 2025118.26.1
December 2024115.15.7
November 2024116.95.0

Last 24 observations. The full history (587 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationOctober 2026
First observationDecember 1977
Observations587
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsindex (1982-84=100)
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high13.1% (Dec 2018)
10-year low−11.4% (Sep 2020)
10-year average1.6%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-SEAB

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FAQ

What is the current boys' apparel in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted in United States?
The latest reading is 8.6% year on year for October 2026, published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files) and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code US.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-SEAB.

Last updated 2026-11-12. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “Boys' apparel in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted”.