Special Report
Every State’s Halloween Obsession, Ranked
October 11, 2019 7:01 pm
Last Updated: February 17, 2020 12:49 pm
5. Louisiana
> Population: 4,659,978
> Annual candy consumption: 287,395 pounds
> Annual candy consumption per 100,000 people: 6,167 pounds (21st highest)
> Top 3 favorite candies: Lemonheads, Reese’s Cups, Blow Pops
> Best place for trick-or-treating: Zachary
4. Vermont
> Population: 626,299
> Annual candy consumption: 76,132 pounds
> Annual candy consumption per 100,000 people: 12,156 pounds (8th highest)
> Top 3 favorite candies: M&M’s, Skittles, Milky Way
> Best place for trick-or-treating: Milton
3. Nevada
> Population: 3,034,392
> Annual candy consumption: 726,467 pounds
> Annual candy consumption per 100,000 people: 23,941 pounds (3rd highest)
> Top 3 favorite candies: Candy Corn, Hershey Kisses, Tootsie Pops
> Best place for trick-or-treating: Winnemucca
2. Utah
> Population: 3,161,105
> Annual candy consumption: 902,184 pounds
> Annual candy consumption per 100,000 people: 28,540 pounds (2nd highest)
> Top 3 favorite candies: Jolly Ranchers, Tootsie Pops, Candy Corn
> Best place for trick-or-treating: Saratoga Springs
1. Hawaii
> Population: 1,420,491
> Annual candy consumption: 71,482 pounds
> Annual candy consumption per 100,000 people: 5,032 pounds (22nd lowest)
> Top 3 favorite candies: Skittles, Hershey’s Mini Bars, Butterfinger
> Best place for trick-or-treating: Hickam Housing