This Map Shows the Most Popular Halloween Candy in Each State

The list

1. 01

   Swedish Fish

   Named as one of the candies that tops state favorites.

2. 02

   Skittles

   Named as one of the candies that tops state favorites.

3. 03

   Tootsie Roll Pops

   Named as one of the candies that tops state favorites.

4. 04

   Candy corn

   Michigan's pick; over 146,000 pounds eaten there each year.

5. 05

   Lemonheads

   Louisiana's favorite; writer calls it an old-fashioned treat for kids.

6. 06

   Hot Tamales

   Favored in North Dakota and Indiana; writer questions spicy candy for trick-or-treaters.

Facts from the original

• The interactive map lives at Candystore.com and pops up each state's favorite candy snacks.
• States have favorite Halloween candies much like state birds, flowers, and trees.
• The map shows how many pounds of each state's top candy are consumed each year.
• Candy corn consumption in Michigan is over 146,000 pounds per year.
• The underlying data spans a full 10 years, not just a single Halloween season.
• The writer found the map to be fairly accurate for the places she has lived.
• Louisiana's top candy is Lemonheads.
• North Dakota and Indiana favor Hot Tamales.
• Because the data covers a decade, trendy candies may shift year to year while basics tend to prevail.