By: Ben George, Candystore.com
It’s that spooky time of the year again, and time for that annual question: What’s the most popular Halloween candy in each state? From classic favorites that never go out of style to new sugary sensations, we’ve analyzed the trends and tallied the data. Ready to find out if your go-to treat made the list?
State-By-State Most Popular Halloween Candy
Every year, as October approaches, neighborhoods are aglow with jack-o’-lanterns, stores overflow with costumes, and kids eagerly count the days until they can embark on their annual candy-collecting spree. But here’s a thought: Are the treats you’re planning to hand out the same ones your local trick-or-treaters are dreaming of? The answer might just surprise you.
Candystore.com went on a candy quest, pinpointing the most popular Halloween candies state by state. It’s not just about the national bestsellers; it’s about knowing what makes the kids in your neighborhood beam with joy. After all, Halloween is about those magical moments, right? So before you stock up for the big night, let’s delve into 2023’s candy map. Get ready to be the most popular house on the block!
State-By-State Most Popular Halloween Candy
| State | Top Candy | Pounds | 2nd Place | Pounds | 3rd Place | Pounds |
| AL | Skittles | 109,445 | Starburst | 104,204 | Hershey’s Mini Bars | 95,449 |
| AK | Twix | 5,017 | Sour Patch Kids | 4,821 | Milky Way | 4,057 |
| AZ | Hershey Kisses | 802,972 | Hot Tamales | 793,426 | Snickers | 732,572 |
| AR | Butterfinger | 210,250 | Jolly Ranchers | 204,436 | M&M’s | 106,136 |
| CA | M&M’s | 1,616,992 | Reese’s Cups | 1,204,345 | Skittles | 1,006,133 |
| CO | Milky Way | 126,121 | Hershey Kisses | 121,947 | Twix | 105,467 |
| CT | Almond Joy | 3,056 | Milky Way | 2,424 | M&M’s | 2,058 |
| DE | Sour Patch Kids | 20,704 | Skittles | 17,124 | Life Savers | 11,608 |
| FL | Reese’s Cups | 667,727 | Skittles | 603,845 | Hot Tamales | 512,455 |
| GA | Jolly Ranchers | 142,298 | Swedish Fish | 116,435 | Reese’s Cups | 94,186 |
| HI | Hershey’s Mini Bars | 27,909 | Skittles | 26,362 | Butterfinger | 22,477 |
| ID | Snickers | 87,183 | Starburst | 67,016 | Candy Corn | 43,822 |
| IL | Sour Patch Kids | 167,151 | Kit Kat | 139,777 | Starburst | 124,018 |
| IN | Starburst | 94,582 | Hot Tamales | 94,397 | Jolly Ranchers | 74,457 |
| IA | Reese’s Cups | 67,426 | M&M’s | 62,579 | Hershey’s Mini Bars | 53,523 |
| KS | M&M’s | 259,750 | Sour Patch Kids | 214,779 | Reese’s Cups | 192,084 |
| KY | Reese’s Cups | 69,453 | Hot Tamales | 57,196 | Swedish Fish | 39,808 |
| LA | Lemonheads | 113,866 | Reese’s Cups | 111,829 | Blow Pops | 92,857 |
| ME | Sour Patch Kids | 58,757 | Candy Corn | 30,675 | Starburst | 24,282 |
| MD | Hershey Kisses | 38,119 | Hershey’s Mini Bars | 36,857 | Reese’s Cups | 28,976 |
| MA | Butterfinger | 71,023 | Sour Patch Kids | 70,726 | Dubble Bubble Gum | 50,679 |
| MI | Starburst | 113,171 | Candy Corn | 109,222 | Butterfinger | 100,728 |
| MN | Hot Tamales | 180,352 | Tootsie Pops | 174,336 | Skittles | 148,584 |
| MS | 3 Musketeers | 94,771 | Snickers | 92,135 | Butterfinger | 84,538 |
| MO | Almond Joy | 46,068 | Milky Way | 42,444 | Hot Tamales | 40,012 |
| MT | Twix | 30,700 | M&M’s | 29,880 | Dubble Bubble Gum | 24,301 |
| NE | Sour Patch Kids | 92,845 | Salt Water Taffy | 84,878 | Twix | 43,430 |
| NV | Hershey’s Mini Bars | 297,647 | Hot Tamales | 281,386 | Hershey Kisses | 222,785 |
| NH | Reese’s Cups | 71,252 | M&M’s | 62,777 | Starburst | 41,568 |
| NJ | Tootsie Pops | 148,870 | M&M’s | 145,453 | Skittles | 145,295 |
| NM | Hot Tamales | 83,731 | Candy Corn | 72,286 | Hershey’s Mini Bars | 63,777 |
| NY | Sour Patch Kids | 171,380 | Hot Tamales | 134,988 | Candy Corn | 82,152 |
| NC | M&M’s | 99,163 | Reese’s Cups | 86,055 | Hershey’s Mini Bars | 80,871 |
| ND | Hot Tamales | 61,901 | Candy Corn | 61,271 | Jolly Ranchers | 48,377 |
| OH | Blow Pops | 171,607 | M&M’s | 159,547 | Starburst | 149,207 |
| OK | Skittles | 20,841 | Dubble Bubble Gum | 19,396 | Snickers | 14,174 |
| OR | M&M’s | 89,130 | Reese’s Cups | 73,107 | Candy Corn | 64,906 |
| PA | Hershey’s Mini Bars | 248,944 | M&M’s | 233,074 | Skittles | 205,578 |
| RI | M&M’s | 15,609 | Twix | 14,415 | Candy Corn | 12,090 |
| SC | Skittles | 114,685 | Butterfinger | 106,285 | Candy Corn | 88,895 |
| SD | Starburst | 23,003 | Jolly Ranchers | 22,166 | Candy Corn | 16,373 |
| TN | Tootsie Pops | 58,430 | Salt Water Taffy | 52,861 | Skittles | 43,495 |
| TX | Sour Patch Kids | 947,426 | Reese’s Cups | 908,876 | Starburst | 904,815 |
| UT | Candy Corn | 414,446 | Tootsie Pops | 331,220 | M&M’s | 248,911 |
| VT | M&M’s | 37,694 | Skittles | 29,506 | Milky Way | 20,683 |
| VA | Butterfinger | 157,463 | M&M’s | 156,838 | Hot Tamales | 95,322 |
| DC | M&M’s | 25,631 | Tootsie Pops | 22,159 | Blow Pops | 20,649 |
| WA | Tootsie Pops | 171,604 | Salt Water Taffy | 124,839 | M&M’s | 117,330 |
| WV | Hershey’s Mini Bars | 39,978 | Blow Pops | 36,788 | Hot Tamales | 31,846 |
| WI | Butterfinger | 106,928 | Hot Tamales | 104,263 | Starburst | 91,771 |
