Halloween is a fun and spooky time of year when many partake in tricks, treats, parties, haunted houses, and corn mazes. The fun is endless, and so are the statistics. Here are the numbers behind this frightful holiday.
Over 10 Billion dollars will be spent this Halloween season.
Of that 10 billion, over 3 billion will be spent on costumes alone.
And another 3 billion spent will go to Halloween candy. Do you give out snack-size or full-size candy bars?
67% of Americans intend on handing out candy to trick or treaters
70% of Americans plan on celebrating Halloween, and 25 % will throw or attend a party.
Of the families that participate in trick or treating, 86% of parents say they will steal some of their children’s candy.
44% of Americans have or will be carving a pumpkin.
18% of Americans have or will visit a haunted house this Halloween season, resulting in over 300 million dollars in revenue for those attractions.