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United States Photography in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted

MonthlySeasonally adjustedCode US.CPI.M.SA.ITEM-SERD

Latest (y/y)2.0%October 2026
Previous (y/y)1.8%September 2026
Level87.65October 2026

United States Photography in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted was up 2.0% year on year in October 2026, compared with 1.8% in September 2026.

The level stood at 87.65 (index (DECEMBER 1997=100)).

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −3.9% (Jul 2018) to 7.6% (Feb 2023), averaging 1.6%.

United States Photography in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Jan 2006 – Oct 2026−10%−5%0%5%10%2010201520202025Robomacro
United States Photography in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Jan 2006 – Oct 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
United States Photography in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted, level (index (DECEMBER 1997=100))707580859020052010201520202025Robomacro
United States Photography in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted, level (index (DECEMBER 1997=100)).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
October 202687.652.0
September 202687.001.8
August 202687.372.4
July 202685.940.6
June 202686.492.5
May 202689.113.7
April 202688.693.4
March 202689.184.3
February 202689.343.5
January 202688.163.2
December 202587.313.6
November 202586.350.7
October 202585.920.3
September 202585.50−0.4
August 202585.37−1.2
July 202585.46−1.1
June 202584.41−2.0
May 202585.950.4
April 202585.74−1.6
March 202585.48−1.9
February 202586.29−0.9
January 202585.42−3.3
December 202484.25−3.5
November 202485.77−2.4

Last 24 observations. The full history (262 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationOctober 2026
First observationJanuary 2005
Observations262
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsindex (DECEMBER 1997=100)
AdjustmentSeasonally adjusted
10-year high7.6% (Feb 2023)
10-year low−3.9% (Jul 2018)
10-year average1.6%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS.CPI.M.SA.ITEM-SERD

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FAQ

What is the current photography in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted in United States?
The latest reading is 2.0% 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.SA.ITEM-SERD.

Last updated 2026-11-12. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “Photography in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted”.