The Most Popular Halloween Candy in Massachusetts
We’re about two weeks out from Halloween, so if you haven’t purchased candy to hand out to trick-or-treaters, you better get a move on it. However, if you’re stuck on what candy to hand out this Halloween, CandyStore.com might be able to help you out.
The candy retailer released their 2024 study breaking down the most popular Halloween candy in the United States. Their study also features a state-by-state breakdown of the most popular Halloween candy.
What’s the most popular Halloween candy in Massachusetts? In third place is Dubble Bubble Gum, with 51,583 pounds sold. In second is Sour Patch Kids, with 73,295 pounds sold. Coming in first is Butterfinger, which just edged out Sour Patch Kids with 73,779 pounds sold.
In 2024, Halloween candy sales have tallied to a whopping $3.5 billion. Believe it or not, that number is down slightly compared to 2023, when sales added up to $3.6 billion. Those who celebrate Halloween will spend on average $31.69 on candy.
As far as the national rankings go, CandyStore.com says the following is the top 10 most popular Halloween candy in the United States:
10. Butterfinger
9. Hershey Mini Bars
8. Hershey Kisses
7. Candy Corn (Yes, candy corn haters…we know you probably can’t believe this.)
6. Hot Tamales
5. Starburst
4. Skittles
3. Sour Patch Kids
2. Reese’s Cups
1. M&M’s
Study Reveals Most Popular DIY Halloween Costume in Massachusetts
If you’re still in need of a Halloween costume and are in a bit of a pinch, a little DIY magic might just do the trick. For Massachusetts residents in this jam, one hobby website likely knows what costume you’ll put together.
Creative Fabrica released a study about states and their Halloween spirit. When it comes to the most popular DIY Halloween costume for Massachusetts in 2024, Barbie is the go-to. It makes sense on a certain level, since you can be literally any kind of Barbie. After all, the iconic doll has held nearly every single job you can think of. To be exact, Barbie has dabbled in 250 different careers! Frankly, if you come up with a career Barbie hasn’t ventured and that’s your costume, you should share that with the world!
Barbie was part of a diverse list of DIY costumes around the United States. Other popular DIY costumes ranged from the generic (scarecrow, cowboy/cowgirl, zombie) to the specific (Velma Dinkley, Poison Ivy, Harry Potter, Princess Peach).
