Multiple outlets report on annual, state-by-state rankings of Halloween candy preferences and how much residents spend. The Oregonian says an annual report identifies the single most popular Halloween candy in each state, while Quartz compiles a broader U.S. view of the top candies overall. Mental Floss focuses on spending, ranking which states spend the most per resident on Halloween candy.
Across the coverage, the lists emphasize that classic sweets dominate trick-or-treat bags, with chocolate-based candies featuring prominently among the most popular choices. Quartz’s national roundup presents a mix of chocolate classics and non-chocolate favorites, including chewy fruit-flavored options. Mental Floss’s spending ranking adds a separate lens by comparing per-capita expenditure rather than just popularity.
While the outlets differ in framing—state-by-state “most popular” picks versus a national top 10 versus per-resident spending all three converge on the idea that Halloween candy trends can be measured by both preference and consumer spend.
