It’s that time of the spooky year again, to discuss the most popular Halloween candy across all 50 states in the US. Let’s take a look. To the surprise of few, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups remains King as the most popular Halloween candy. However, M&M’s are close behind at number 2 and looking to take the no. 1 spot. But, what’s considered the WORST Halloween candy? According to CandyStore.com’s survey and methodology efforts, that title belongs to Circuit Peanuts, followed by Candy Corn.
According to the National Retail Federation, Halloween candy spending is expected to hit $3.6 Billion this year. That’s a 16% jump from previous years. Take that, inflation!
|
State |
Top Candy |
Pounds |
|
AL |
Skittles |
109,445 |
|
AK |
Twix |
5,017 |
|
AZ |
Hershey Kisses |
802,972 |
|
AR |
Butterfinger |
210,250 |
|
CA |
M&M’s |
1,616,992 |
|
CO |
Milky Way |
126,121 |
|
CT |
Almond Joy |
3,056 |
|
DE |
Sour Patch Kids |
20,704 |
|
FL |
Reese’s Cups |
667,727 |
|
GA |
Jolly Ranchers |
142,298 |
|
HI |
Hershey’s Mini Bars |
27,909 |
|
ID |
Snickers |
87,183 |
|
IL |
Sour Patch Kids |
167,151 |
|
IN |
Starburst |
94,582 |
|
IA |
Reese’s Cups |
67,426 |
|
KS |
M&M’s |
259,750 |
|
KY |
Reese’s Cups |
69,453 |
|
LA |
Lemonheads |
113,866 |
|
ME |
Sour Patch Kids |
58,757 |
|
MD |
Hershey Kisses |
38,119 |
|
MA |
Butterfinger |
71,023 |
|
MI |
Starburst |
113,171 |
|
MN |
Hot Tamales |
180,352 |
|
MS |
3 Musketeers |
94,771 |
|
MO |
Almond Joy |
46,068 |
|
MT |
Twix |
30,700 |
|
NE |
Sour Patch Kids |
92,845 |
|
NV |
Hershey’s Mini Bars |
297,647 |
|
NH |
Reese’s Cups |
71,252 |
|
NJ |
Tootsie Pops |
148,870 |
|
NM |
Hot Tamales |
83,731 |
|
NY |
Sour Patch Kids |
171,380 |
|
NC |
M&M’s |
99,163 |
|
ND |
Hot Tamales |
61,901 |
|
OH |
Blow Pops |
171,607 |
|
OK |
Skittles |
20,841 |
|
OR |
M&M’s |
89,130 |
|
PA |
Hershey’s Mini Bars |
248,944 |
|
RI |
M&M’s |
15,609 |
|
SC |
Skittles |
114,685 |
|
SD |
Starburst |
23,003 |
|
TN |
Tootsie Pops |
58,430 |
|
TX |
Sour Patch Kids |
947,426 |
|
UT |
Candy Corn |
414,446 |
|
VT |
M&M’s |
37,694 |
|
VA |
Butterfinger |
157,463 |
|
DC |
M&M’s |
25,631 |
|
WA |
Tootsie Pops |
171,604 |
|
WV |
Hershey’s Mini Bars |
39,978 |
|
WI |
Butterfinger |
106,928 |
|
WY |
Reese’s Cups |
24,522 |
Halloween Candy Quick Facts
-172 million Americans celebrate Halloween
-32% of all Halloween purchases are made online
-The top costumes for pets are pumpkin and hot dog costumes
-Among those who celebrate Halloween, 96% will purchase candy
-They will spend about $31.93 on average
-Most Halloween shopping is done the first 2 weeks of October.
-In Oregon, full-sized candy bars are the norm for trick-or-treaters to receive
-Over 50% of parents stash some Halloween candy to enjoy later in the year
For more spooky info and stats, visit the source.
ONTD, what’s your favorite Halloween candy?
