North & South Carolina Have Polar Opposite ‘Most Popular Halloween Candy’
When it comes to North and South Carolina, the two have their differences and it sure does show in this survey to find the most popular Halloween candy by state.
Halloween is less than a month away, so it’s time to talk candy. With all the options on store shelves, it can be overwhelming trying to decide which sweets to buy for trick-or-treaters, especially since no one wants to be the house that’s known for giving out gross candy. To make sure that doesn’t happen, CandyStore.com is revealing the most popular Halloween candy in the country.
- They’ve come out with a map showing the top three Halloween candy choices in each state.
- Their results are based on 15 years of data on bulk candy sales.
- The most popular Halloween candy in the country is Reese’s Cups, followed closely by M&Ms.
- Reese’s are the top choice for five states, including Florida, Iowa, Kentucky, New Hampshire and Wyoming, as well as the second and third for several other states.
America’s Favorite Halloween Candy
- Reese’s Cups
- M&Ms
- Hot Tamales
- Skittles
- Sour Patch Kids
- Starburst
- Hershey Kisses
- Candy Corn
- Hershey’s Mini Bars
- Snickers
What is the most popular Halloween candy in North Carolina?
- M&M’s
- Reese’s Cups
- Hershey’s Mini Bars
What is the most popular Halloween candy in South Carolina?
- Skittles
- Butterfinger
- Candy Corn
Could the two be any more opposite!?
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Since you’re here, how about some Halloween candy quick facts from candystore.com?
- 172 million Americans celebrate Halloween
- 32% of all Halloween purchases are made online
- The top costumes for pets are pumpkin and hot dog
- 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
