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United States College textbooks in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-SSEA011

Latest (y/y)2.4%October 2026
Previous (y/y)−0.3%September 2026
Level266.1October 2026

United States College textbooks in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted was up 2.4% year on year in October 2026, compared with −0.3% in September 2026.

The level stood at 266.1 (index (DECEMBER 2001=100)).

That is the highest reading since October 2025.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −6.1% (Nov 2023) to 13.0% (Mar 2025), averaging 1.3%.

United States College textbooks in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Dec 2002 – Oct 2026−10%−5%0%5%10%15%20052010201520202025Robomacro
United States College textbooks in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Dec 2002 – Oct 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
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United States College textbooks in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, level (index (DECEMBER 2001=100)).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
October 2026266.12.4
September 2026259.4−0.3
August 2026259.7−1.1
July 2026261.9−0.4
June 2026260.0−0.7
May 2026256.9−2.7
April 2026252.6−3.9
March 2026260.4−1.2
February 2026254.8−2.1
January 2026260.00.6
December 2025259.71.1
November 2025259.5−0.1
October 2025259.96.7
September 2025260.26.8
August 2025262.512.2
July 2025263.012.9
June 2025262.010.2
May 2025264.010.0
April 2025262.910.4
March 2025263.413.0
February 2025260.210.8
January 2025258.610.7
December 2024257.08.9
November 2024259.811.6

Last 24 observations. The full history (299 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationOctober 2026
First observationDecember 2001
Observations299
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsindex (DECEMBER 2001=100)
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high13.0% (Mar 2025)
10-year low−6.1% (Nov 2023)
10-year average1.3%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-SSEA011

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FAQ

What is the current college textbooks in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted in United States?
The latest reading is 2.4% 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-SSEA011.

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