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<img loading="" class="lazyload size-article_feature" data-sizes="auto" alt="METHODOLOGY | We checked in with CandyStore.com to find out which Halloween candies are the most sold in every state and Washington, D.C. The online candy seller combed 13 years of its internal sales data (2007 to 2019) to see how many pounds of different Halloween candy are bought in every state during the Halloween season.” title=”METHODOLOGY | We checked in with CandyStore.com to find out which Halloween candies are the most sold in every state and Washington, D.C. The online candy seller combed 13 years of its internal sales data (2007 to 2019) to see how many pounds of different Halloween candy are bought in every state during the Halloween season.” src=”/wp-content/uploads/migration/2020/10/21/6I2CAJRHYBE3BLH2GDF7L3U2I4.jpg”>
METHODOLOGY | We checked in with CandyStore.com to find out which Halloween candies are the most sold in every state and Washington, D.C. The online candy seller combed 13 years of its internal sales data (2007 to 2019) to see how many pounds of different Halloween candy are bought in every state during the Halloween season.
ALABAMA: CANDY CORN | Alabama's favorite Halloween treat is quite divisive, but the haters are going to hate. With 115,269 pounds sold in Alabama each year, candy corn prevails.
ALABAMA: CANDY CORN | Alabama’s favorite Halloween treat is quite divisive, but the haters are going to hate. With 115,269 pounds sold in Alabama each year, candy corn prevails.
ALASKA: TWIX | The Frontier State purchases 4,908 pounds of the biscuity chocolate bar each year.
ALASKA: TWIX | The Frontier State purchases 4,908 pounds of the biscuity chocolate bar each year.
ARIZONA: HOT TOMALES | Candy lovers here buy a whopping 751,772 pounds of the cinnamon-flavored oblong candy.
ARIZONA: HOT TOMALES | Candy lovers here buy a whopping 751,772 pounds of the cinnamon-flavored oblong candy.
ARKANSAS: JOLLY RANCHERS | Arkansas's favorite candy is Jolly Ranchers. Naturally, the Natural State purchases 228,645 pounds of the fruit-flavored hard sweet.
ARKANSAS: JOLLY RANCHERS | Arkansas’s favorite candy is Jolly Ranchers. Naturally, the Natural State purchases 228,645 pounds of the fruit-flavored hard sweet.
CALIFORNIA: SKITTLES | Cali residents get their hands on 1,509,827 pounds of Skittles.
CALIFORNIA: SKITTLES | Cali residents get their hands on 1,509,827 pounds of Skittles.
COLORADO: HERSHEY'S KISSES | There's nothing wrong with giving Hershey's Kisses. Colorado accounts for 129,826 pounds.
COLORADO: HERSHEY’S KISSES | There’s nothing wrong with giving Hershey’s Kisses. Colorado accounts for 129,826 pounds.
CONNECTICUT: MILKY WAY | Connecticut's favorite Halloween candy is out-of-this-world Milky Way. This coastal state buys 2,987 pounds of the nougaty sweet.
CONNECTICUT: MILKY WAY | Connecticut’s favorite Halloween candy is out-of-this-world Milky Way. This coastal state buys 2,987 pounds of the nougaty sweet.
DELAWARE: SKITTLES | All in all, Skittles is the most-sold Halloween candy in America. This is partially thanks to Delaware, which purchases 21,336 pounds of the technicolor treat.
DELAWARE: SKITTLES | All in all, Skittles is the most-sold Halloween candy in America. This is partially thanks to Delaware, which purchases 21,336 pounds of the technicolor treat.
FLORIDA: SKITTLES | Florida's favorite Halloween candy is Skittles, which should come as no surprise because that's actually the state's favorite candy year-round. Speaking to spooky season only, Florida buys 598,285 pounds.
FLORIDA: SKITTLES | Florida’s favorite Halloween candy is Skittles, which should come as no surprise because that’s actually the state’s favorite candy year-round. Speaking to spooky season only, Florida buys 598,285 pounds.
GEORGIA: SWEDISH FISH | The Peach State? More like the Swedish Fish State. With 145,827 pounds in sales, Georgia has its sights set on this red gummy candy.
GEORGIA: SWEDISH FISH | The Peach State? More like the Swedish Fish State. With 145,827 pounds in sales, Georgia has its sights set on this red gummy candy.
HAWAII: SKITTLES | The beautiful state of Hawaii says, “I do” to Skittles. Residents of the tropical island buy 28,091 pounds of the candy.
IDAHO: STARBURST | Idaho may be known for its potatoes but in October, it's all about Starburst. The Gem State accounts for 90,284 pounds.
IDAHO: STARBURST | Idaho may be known for its potatoes but in October, it’s all about Starburst. The Gem State accounts for 90,284 pounds.
ILLINOIS: SOUR PATCH KIDS | Illinois may not agree on the Cubs or the Sox, but there's no denying this state's favorite Halloween candy: Sour Patch Kids. People here purchase 175,867 pounds of the sweet and sour treat.
ILLINOIS: SOUR PATCH KIDS | Illinois may not agree on the Cubs or the Sox, but there’s no denying this state’s favorite Halloween candy: Sour Patch Kids. People here purchase 175,867 pounds of the sweet and sour treat.
INDIANA: STARBURST | What does Indiana snack on? Starburst — 99,725 pounds of them, to be exact.
INDIANA: STARBURST | What does Indiana snack on? Starburst — 99,725 pounds of them, to be exact.
IOWA: M&M'S | Iowa prefers M&M's to any other Halloween candy. Residents buy 67,829 pounds of it.
IOWA: M&M’S | Iowa prefers M&M’s to any other Halloween candy. Residents buy 67,829 pounds of it.
KANSAS: REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER CUPS | Kansas purchases 229,857 pounds of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, making the peanut butter and chocolate sweet this state's top Halloween treat.
KANSAS: REESE’S PEANUT BUTTER CUPS | Kansas purchases 229,857 pounds of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, making the peanut butter and chocolate sweet this state’s top Halloween treat.
KENTUCKY: SWEDISH FISH | Summer is certainly over and the Swedish Fish are out to play. Kentucky buys 75,254 pounds of this aquatic Halloweentime sweet.
KENTUCKY: SWEDISH FISH | Summer is certainly over and the Swedish Fish are out to play. Kentucky buys 75,254 pounds of this aquatic Halloweentime sweet.
LOUISIANA: LEMONHEADS | When life gives you lemons, eat Lemonheads. That's Louisiana's M.O. The Bayou State buys 115,789 pounds of this tart hard candy.
LOUISIANA: LEMONHEADS | When life gives you lemons, eat Lemonheads. That’s Louisiana’s M.O. The Bayou State buys 115,789 pounds of this tart hard candy.
MAINE: SOUR PATCH KIDS | Here, sales for the beloved gummies reach 59,873 pounds.
MAINE: SOUR PATCH KIDS | Here, sales for the beloved gummies reach 59,873 pounds.
MARYLAND: REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER CUPS | On Halloween, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups take precedence. Sales for the candy in this state are 36,887 pounds.
MARYLAND: REESE’S PEANUT BUTTER CUPS | On Halloween, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups take precedence. Sales for the candy in this state are 36,887 pounds.
MASSACHUSETTS: SOUR PATCH KIDS | First they're sour, then they're sweet. That tagline belongs to Sour Patch Kids, Massachusetts' preferred Halloween candy. Approximately 70,772 pounds are sold in the state.
MASSACHUSETTS: SOUR PATCH KIDS | First they’re sour, then they’re sweet. That tagline belongs to Sour Patch Kids, Massachusetts’ preferred Halloween candy. Approximately 70,772 pounds are sold in the state.
MICHIGAN: CANDY CORN | Michigan's favorite Halloween treat is candy corn. This mitten-shaped state buys 115,269 pounds of it per year.
MICHIGAN: CANDY CORN | Michigan’s favorite Halloween treat is candy corn. This mitten-shaped state buys 115,269 pounds of it per year.
MINNESOTA: SKITTLES | Minnesota has a fixation with Skittles. The state purchases 190,827 pounds of the candy each year.
MINNESOTA: SKITTLES | Minnesota has a fixation with Skittles. The state purchases 190,827 pounds of the candy each year.
MISSISSIPPI: 3 MUSKETEERS | Mississippi loves 3 Musketeers around Halloween. In fact, 95,727 pounds of the chocolate bar are purchased here.
MISSISSIPPI: 3 MUSKETEERS | Mississippi loves 3 Musketeers around Halloween. In fact, 95,727 pounds of the chocolate bar are purchased here.
MISSOURI: MILKY WAY | Missouri's favorite Halloween candy is Milky Way. People here purchase 95,727 pounds of the confection.
MISSOURI: MILKY WAY | Missouri’s favorite Halloween candy is Milky Way. People here purchase 95,727 pounds of the confection.
MONTANA: DUBBLE BUBBLE | This state said, “Keep your chocolate and fruit-flavored sweets” because with 29,773 pounds in sales, the favorite here is Dubble Bubble gum.
NEBRASKA: SOUR PATCH KIDS | Sour Patch Kids are one of those guilty pleasure foods we won't apologize for loving — and neither will Nebraska. The state buys 98,486 pounds of the stuff each Halloween.
NEBRASKA: SOUR PATCH KIDS | Sour Patch Kids are one of those guilty pleasure foods we won’t apologize for loving — and neither will Nebraska. The state buys 98,486 pounds of the stuff each Halloween.
NEVADA: HERSHEY'S KISSES | Halloween is about Hershey's Kisses. Nevada is on board with 310,974 pounds of the teensy treat each year.
NEVADA: HERSHEY’S KISSES | Halloween is about Hershey’s Kisses. Nevada is on board with 310,974 pounds of the teensy treat each year.
NEW HAMPSHIRE: M&M'S | At 69,692 pounds in sales, New Hampshire is all-in on M&M's.
NEW HAMPSHIRE: M&M’S | At 69,692 pounds in sales, New Hampshire is all-in on M&M’s.
NEW JERSEY: TOOTSIE POPS | Some of the best things in life are old-school, like Tootsie Pops, New Jersey's favorite Halloween candy. This state licks to the center of 141,782 pounds of this candy per year.
NEW JERSEY: TOOTSIE POPS | Some of the best things in life are old-school, like Tootsie Pops, New Jersey’s favorite Halloween candy. This state licks to the center of 141,782 pounds of this candy per year.
NEW MEXICO: JOLLY RANCHERS | New Mexico has all the autumnal feels on lock. But everyone is down with Jolly Ranchers on Halloween too — 80,092 pounds of them.
NEW MEXICO: JOLLY RANCHERS | New Mexico has all the autumnal feels on lock. But everyone is down with Jolly Ranchers on Halloween too — 80,092 pounds of them.
NEW YORK: SOUR PATCH KIDS | Did you know that the Empire State's favorite Halloween treat is Sour Patch Kids? Candy connoisseurs buy 150,325 pounds around the spooky holiday.
NEW YORK: SOUR PATCH KIDS | Did you know that the Empire State’s favorite Halloween treat is Sour Patch Kids? Candy connoisseurs buy 150,325 pounds around the spooky holiday.
NORTH CAROLINA: REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER CUPS | North Carolina purchases 85,779 pounds of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups on average each Halloween season.
NORTH CAROLINA: REESE’S PEANUT BUTTER CUPS | North Carolina purchases 85,779 pounds of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups on average each Halloween season.
NORTH DAKOTA: CANDY CORN | This state obtains 61,837 pounds of candy corn in celebration of Halloween.
NORTH DAKOTA: CANDY CORN | This state obtains 61,837 pounds of candy corn in celebration of Halloween.
OHIO: BLOW POPS | Each year, residents purchase 170,236 pounds of these suckers.
OHIO: BLOW POPS | Each year, residents purchase 170,236 pounds of these suckers.
OKLAHOMA: DUBBLE BUBBLE | Dubble Bubble is the most popular Halloween candy in Oklahoma. Each year, people here purchase 19,232 pounds of it on average.
OKLAHOMA: DUBBLE BUBBLE | Dubble Bubble is the most popular Halloween candy in Oklahoma. Each year, people here purchase 19,232 pounds of it on average.
OREGON: M&M'S | What's not scary is that the people here choose M&M's as their favorite Halloween candy with 89,772 pounds of it sold each year.
OREGON: M&M’S | What’s not scary is that the people here choose M&M’s as their favorite Halloween candy with 89,772 pounds of it sold each year.
PENNSYLVANIA: HERSHEY'S MINI BARS | Pennsylvania is the birthplace of Hershey, so you can pretty much expect the candy maker to reign supreme over any holiday in this state. For the Halloween season though, residents stock up with 275,617 pounds of Hershey's Mini Bars.
PENNSYLVANIA: HERSHEY’S MINI BARS | Pennsylvania is the birthplace of Hershey, so you can pretty much expect the candy maker to reign supreme over any holiday in this state. For the Halloween season though, residents stock up with 275,617 pounds of Hershey’s Mini Bars.
RHODE ISLAND: TWIX | Rhode Island has chosen Twix as its No. 1 Halloween candy. America's smallest state goes big with 17,827 pounds of the chocolate bar.
RHODE ISLAND: TWIX | Rhode Island has chosen Twix as its No. 1 Halloween candy. America’s smallest state goes big with 17,827 pounds of the chocolate bar.
SOUTH CAROLINA: BUTTERFINGER | South Carolina has a thing for Butterfinger. The coastal state purchases 119,664 pounds of the crispety, crunchety, peanut-buttery chocolate bar.
SOUTH CAROLINA: BUTTERFINGER | South Carolina has a thing for Butterfinger. The coastal state purchases 119,664 pounds of the crispety, crunchety, peanut-buttery chocolate bar.
SOUTH DAKOTA: STARBURST | South Dakota is a great state to retire in, and folks there love Starburst. Residents buy 26,371 pounds of the fruit-flavored candy on average.
SOUTH DAKOTA: STARBURST | South Dakota is a great state to retire in, and folks there love Starburst. Residents buy 26,371 pounds of the fruit-flavored candy on average.
TENNESSEE: TOOTSIE POPS | How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop? With 55,627 pounds of this lolly sold, it claims the top spot as Tennessee's favorite spooky time candy.
TENNESSEE: TOOTSIE POPS | How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop? With 55,627 pounds of this lolly sold, it claims the top spot as Tennessee’s favorite spooky time candy.
TEXAS: STARBURST | Texans are fixing for a Halloween filled with Starburst. The Lone Star state chows down on 984,627 pounds of it per year.
TEXAS: STARBURST | Texans are fixing for a Halloween filled with Starburst. The Lone Star state chows down on 984,627 pounds of it per year.
UTAH: JOLLY RANCHERS | In Utah, you can find a bunch of people who prefer Jolly Ranchers in their pillow case on Halloween. The state buys 413,099 pounds of them each year.
UTAH: JOLLY RANCHERS | In Utah, you can find a bunch of people who prefer Jolly Ranchers in their pillow case on Halloween. The state buys 413,099 pounds of them each year.
VERMONT: SKITTLES | Vermont is enamored with Skittles. Moms, dads and everyone else purchases 34,670 pounds of them on average each year.
VERMONT: SKITTLES | Vermont is enamored with Skittles. Moms, dads and everyone else purchases 34,670 pounds of them on average each year.
VIRGINIA: SNICKERS | “You’re not yourself. Eat a Snickers,” is what people might say in Virginia. With 165,255 pounds of it purchased each year, this chocolate bar comes out as the state’s favorite Halloween candy.
<img loading="" class="lazyload size-article_feature" data-sizes="auto" alt="WASHINGTON: TOOTSIE POPS | Washington, home to one of the most pet-friendly cities in America, prefers Tootsie Pops to any other candy on Halloween with 205,882 pounds sold per year. Just don’t share them with your pooch.” title=”WASHINGTON: TOOTSIE POPS | Washington, home to one of the most pet-friendly cities in America, prefers Tootsie Pops to any other candy on Halloween with 205,882 pounds sold per year. Just don’t share them with your pooch.” src=”/wp-content/uploads/migration/2020/10/21/B6FLYLTADJF2HAJNRWBIQA562U.jpg”>
WASHINGTON: TOOTSIE POPS | Washington, home to one of the most pet-friendly cities in America, prefers Tootsie Pops to any other candy on Halloween with 205,882 pounds sold per year. Just don’t share them with your pooch.
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, and when you’re there, know that you’re among people with great taste in Halloween candy. With 27,546 pounds sold on average each year, M&M’s reign supreme in the nation’s capital.” title=”WASHINGTON, DC: M&M’S | Every American should explore Washington, D.C. in their lifetime, and when you’re there, know that you’re among people with great taste in Halloween candy. With 27,546 pounds sold on average each year, M&M’s reign supreme in the nation’s capital.” src=”/wp-content/uploads/migration/2020/10/21/7J6OH7LTZFEYVNCPQHQX7FMVRM.jpg”>
WASHINGTON, DC: M&M’S | Every American should explore Washington, D.C. in their lifetime, and when you’re there, know that you’re among people with great taste in Halloween candy. With 27,546 pounds sold on average each year, M&M’s reign supreme in the nation’s capital.
<img loading="" class="lazyload size-article_feature" data-sizes="auto" alt="WEST VIRGINIA: HERSHEY'S MINI BARS | The difference between West Virginia's favorite candies for Valentine’s Day and Halloween are quite stark. On Feb. 14, the state prefers Conversation Hearts, but on Oct. 31, it goes after Hershey’s Mini Bars. About 39,812 pounds of the chocolates are purchased each year.” title=”WEST VIRGINIA: HERSHEY’S MINI BARS | The difference between West Virginia’s favorite candies for Valentine’s Day and Halloween are quite stark. On Feb. 14, the state prefers Conversation Hearts, but on Oct. 31, it goes after Hershey’s Mini Bars. About 39,812 pounds of the chocolates are purchased each year.” src=”/wp-content/uploads/migration/2020/10/21/RJE3UNXZEJGKBJCN3EMUF7KGT4.jpg”>
WEST VIRGINIA: HERSHEY’S MINI BARS | The difference between West Virginia’s favorite candies for Valentine’s Day and Halloween are quite stark. On Feb. 14, the state prefers Conversation Hearts, but on Oct. 31, it goes after Hershey’s Mini Bars. About 39,812 pounds of the chocolates are purchased each year.
<img loading="" class="lazyload size-article_feature" data-sizes="auto" alt="WISCONSIN: STARBURST | Wisconsin is known for its cheese, but residents have a sweet tooth for Starburst around Halloween. This state is responsible for buying an average of 110,827 pounds per year.” title=”WISCONSIN: STARBURST | Wisconsin is known for its cheese, but residents have a sweet tooth for Starburst around Halloween. This state is responsible for buying an average of 110,827 pounds per year.” src=”/wp-content/uploads/migration/2020/10/21/IXYFCAOVYRC5RHZZOCIKRFQE7E.jpg”>
WISCONSIN: STARBURST | Wisconsin is known for its cheese, but residents have a sweet tooth for Starburst around Halloween. This state is responsible for buying an average of 110,827 pounds per year.
WYOMING: SALT WATER TAFFY | Perhaps the most unique of them all, Wyoming's favorite Halloween candy is salt water taffy. Beating out classics like Reese's and Snickers, 25,864 pounds of the sticky sweet treat are sold each year on average. Now that you know what the little goblins, ghouls and their parents want on Oct. 31, it's important to know the safest ways to get it to them.
WYOMING: SALT WATER TAFFY | Perhaps the most unique of them all, Wyoming’s favorite Halloween candy is salt water taffy. Beating out classics like Reese’s and Snickers, 25,864 pounds of the sticky sweet treat are sold each year on average. Now that you know what the little goblins, ghouls and their parents want on Oct. 31, it’s important to know the safest ways to get it to them.