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Total Halloween spending is projected to hit $10.6 billion for 2022, reports say.
Swedish Fish, Lemonheads, and Tootsie Pops landed the top spot for some states.
On average, a person spends about $27.55 on Halloween candy, according to a report.
For many, Halloween is the perfect time to indulge in sweet treats, and people of each US state have their own favorite candy to satisfy their sweet tooth.
In a post-pandemic world, trick-or-treaters are back in full force, so homeowners are stocking up on sweet Halloween staples to hand out on Oct. 31. Data from bulk candy retailer Candy Store has revealed which candy is most beloved by each state.
According to a September news release from the National Retail Federation, total spending for Halloween 2022 is projected to hit $10.6 billion in the US. Candy Store reports that the average American will spend about $27.55 on Halloween candy.
This list of each state’s favorite candy includes treats for those who enjoy sour candies, chocolate, or even something with a spicy kick.
Alabama – Skittles
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Alaska – Sour Patch Kids
Party City
Arizona – Hershey Kisses
Hershey
Arkansas – Butterfinger
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California – Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Party City
Colorado – Hershey Kisses
Hershey
Connecticut – Almond Joy
Hershey
Delaware – Sour Patch Kids
Party City
Florida – Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Party City
Georgia – Swedish Fish
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Hawaii – Hershey’s Mini Bars
Rite Aid
Idaho – Snickers
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Illinois – Sour Patch Kids
Party City
Indiana – Starburst
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Iowa – M&M’s
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Kansas – M&M’s
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Kentucky – Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Party City
Louisiana – Lemonhead
Party City
Maine – Sour Patch Kids
Party City
Maryland – Hershey Kisses
Hershey
Massachusetts – Sour Patch Kids
Party City
Michigan – Starburst
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Minnesota – Hot Tamales
Hot Tamales
Mississippi – 3 Musketeers
Party City
Missouri – Milky Way
Party City
Nebraska – Sour Patch Kids
Party City
Nevada – Hot Tamales
Hot Tamales
New Hampshire – M&M’s
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New Jersey – Tootsie Pops
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New Mexico – Hershey’s Mini Bars
Rite Aid
New York – Sour Patch Kids
Party City
North Carolina – Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Party City
North Dakota – Hot Tamales
Hot Tamales
Ohio – M&M’s
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Oklahoma – Skittles
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Oregon – M&M’s
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Pennsylvania – Hershey’s Mini Bars
Rite Aid
South Carolina – Butterfinger
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South Dakota – Jolly Ranchers
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Tennessee- Tootsie Pops
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Texas – Starburst
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Utah – Tootsie Pops
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Vermont – M&M’s
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Virginia – Hot Tamales
Hot Tamales
District of Columbia – M&M’s
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Washington – Tootsie Pops
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West Virginia – Blow Pops
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Wisconsin – Butterfinger
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Wyoming – Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Party City
