Which states have the largest share of sugar sales?

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50. North Dakota

• candy and chocolate shops: 1.6 per 100,000 people
• The most popular sweets: Hot Tamales, Jolly Ranchers, Corn Candy
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 40.0 million (2nd lowest)
• Population under 14: 19.7 percent (13th highest)

49. Connecticut

• candy and chocolate shops: 1.9 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: Almond Joy, Milky Way, M & M's
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 407.0 million (the 25th highest)
• Population under 14: 16.8 percent (7th lowest)

48. Arkansas

• candy and chocolate shops: 1.9 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: Jolly Ranchers, Hot Tamales, Butterfinger
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 208.0 million (the 17th lowest)
• Population under 14: 19.5 percent (15th highest)

47. New Jersey

• candy and chocolate shops: 2.0 per 100,000 people
• The most popular sweets: Bowling Games, M & M's, Tootsie Pops
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 2000.0 million (4th highest)
• Population under 14: 18.1 percent (14 th lowest)

46. ​​Michigan

• candy and chocolate shops: 2.0 per 100,000 people
• The most popular sweets: Candy corn, starburst, bowling
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 685.0 million (18th highest)
• Population under 14: 17.9 percent (13 th lowest)

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45. Mississippi

• candy and chocolate shops: 2.1 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: 3 Musketeers, Snickers, Butterfinger
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 97.0 million (the 11th lowest)
• Population under 14: 19.8 percent (11th highest)

44. Texas

• candy and chocolate shops: 2.1 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: Peanut Butter Cups, Starburst, Almond Joy de Reese
• Economic production of the sugar industry: 1000.0 million dollars (8th highest)
• Population under 14: 21.7 percent (2nd highest)

43. Alabama

• candy and chocolate shops: 2.1 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: Corn Candy, Tootsie Pops, Hershey's Mini Bars
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 212.0 million (18th lowest)
• Population under 14: 18.5 percent (23 th lowest)

42. West Virginia has 2.1 candy and chocolate stores per 100,000 population. (Photo: DenisTangneyJr / Getty Images)

42. West Virginia

• candy and chocolate shops: 2.1 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: Blow Pops, Milky Way, Hershey's mini-bars
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 46.0 million (4th lowest)
• Population under 14: 17.1 percent (8 th lowest)

41. Kansas

• candy and chocolate shops: 2.3 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, M & M's, Snickers
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 257.0 million (22nd lower)
• Population under 14: 20.4% (7th highest)

40. Florida

• candy and chocolate shops: 2.4 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: Snickers, Bowling, Reese Cups
• Economic production of the sugar industry: 1000.0 million dollars (8th highest)
• Population under 14: 16.5% (6th lowest)

39. Arizona

• candy and chocolate shops: 2.5 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: Snickers, Hot Tamales, Hershey Kisses
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 226.0 million (the 20th lowest)
• Population under 14: 19.3 percent (19 th highest)

38. Wisconsin

• candy and chocolate shops: 2.5 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: Butterfinger, Starburst, Hot Tamales
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 2000.0 million (4th highest)
• Population under 14: 18.2% (18th lower)

37. South Dakota

• candy and chocolate shops: 2.6 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: Starburst, Corn Candy, Jolly Ranchers
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 44.0 million (3rd lowest)
• Population under 14: 20.6 percent (6th highest)

36. Nebraska

• candy and chocolate shops: 2.6 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: Taffy with salt water, acid patch, Twix
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 85.0 million (the 9th lowest)
• Population under 14: 20.8 percent (5th highest)

35. Georgia

• candy and chocolate shops: 2.7 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: Jolly Ranchers, Swedish Fish, Hershey Kisses
• Economic production of the sugar industry: 1000.0 million dollars (8th highest)
• Population under 14: 19.9 percent (10th highest)

34. Maryland

• candy and chocolate shops: 2.7 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: Milky Way, Reese's Cups, Hershey's Kisses
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 565.0 million (20th highest)
• Population under 14: 18.4% (21st lower)

33. Kentucky

• candy and chocolate shops: 2.7 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: Swedish Fish, Tootsie Jars, Reese Cups
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 354.0 million (the 24 th lowest)
• Population under 14: 18.9 percent (22nd highest)

32. Virginia

• candy and chocolate shops: 2.8 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: Hot Tamales, Snickers, Tootsie Pops
• Economic production of the sugar industry: 1000.0 million dollars (8th highest)
• Population under 14: 18.3 percent (19th lower)

31. Rhode Island

• candy and chocolate shops: 2.8 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: Corn candy, Twix, M & M's
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 60.0 million (6th lowest)
• Population under 14: 16.0 percent (4th lowest)

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30. Wyoming

• candy and chocolate shops: 2.9 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: Reese's peanut butter cups, taffy in salt water, double bubble gum
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 30.0 million (the lowest)
• Population under 14: 20.1 percent (9th highest)

29. Idaho

• candy and chocolate shops: 3.0 per 100,000 people
• The most popular sweets: Candy Corn, Starburst, Snickers
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 100.0 million (the 12th lowest)
• Population under 14: 21.4 percent (3rd highest)

28. North Carolina

• candy and chocolate shops: 3.0 per 100,000 people
• The most popular sweets: M & M's, Reese Cups, Snickers
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 518.0 million (21st highest)
• Population under 14: 18.5% (22nd lower)

27. Oklahoma's most popular sweets are Dubble Bubble Gum, Snickers and Skittles. (Photo: Thinkstock)

27. Oklahoma

• candy and chocolate shops: 3.0 per 100,000 people
• The most popular sweets: Double Bubble Gum, Snickers, Bowling
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 129.0 million (the 13th lowest)
• Population under 14: 20.4 percent (8th highest)

26. Iowa

• candy and chocolate shops: 3.0 per 100,000 people
• The most popular sweets: Corn Candy, M & M's, Reese Cups
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 417.0 million (the 24th highest)
• Population under 14: 19.3 percent (18th highest)

25. Massachusetts

• candy and chocolate shops: 3.0 per 100,000 people
• The most popular sweets: Sour Kids Patch, Butterfinger, Dubble Bubble Gum
• Economic production of the sugar industry: 1000.0 million dollars (8th highest)
• Population under 14: 16.3 percent (5th lowest)

24. Montana

• candy and chocolate shops: 3.2 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: Double Bubble Gum, Twix, M & M's
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 71.0 million (the 7th lowest)
• Population under 14: 18.2% (17th lower)

23. Colorado

• candy and chocolate shops: 3.2 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: Twix, milky way, Hershey kisses
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 802.0 million (17 th highest)
• Population under 14: 18.7 percent (24th highest)

22. New York

• candy and chocolate shops: 3.3 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: Sour Patch Kids, corn sweets, hot tamales
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 2000.0 million (4th highest)
• Population under 14: 17.3 percent (10 th lowest)

21. Pennsylvania

• candy and chocolate shops: 3.3 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: Bowling, M & M's, Corn Candy
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 6000.0 million (the highest)
• Population under 14: 17.1 percent (9 th lowest)

20. Delaware has 3.3 candy and / or chocolate stores per 100,000 population. (Photo: DenisTangneyJr / Getty Images)

20. Delaware

• candy and chocolate shops: 3.3 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: Life Savers, Corn Candy, Bowling
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 58.0 million (5th lowest)
• Population under 14: 17.6 percent (12 th lowest)

19. Nevada

• candy and chocolate shops: 3.3 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: Corn candy, Hershey kisses, Pops Tootsie
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 201.0 million (16th lowest)
• Population under 14: 19.0 percent (21st highest)

18. Missouri

• candy and chocolate shops: 3.4 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: Milky Way, double bubble gum, Almond Joy
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 948.0 million (16th highest)
• Population under 14: 18.8 percent (23rd highest)

17. Tennessee

• candy and chocolate shops: 3.4 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: Tootsie Pops, Bowling, Taffy in Salt Water
• Economic production of the sugar industry: 1000.0 million dollars (8th highest)
• Population under 14: 18.6 percent (25 th lower)

16. Indiana

• candy and chocolate shops: 3.4 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: Hot Tamales, Starburst, Jolly Ranchers
• Economic production of the sugar industry: 1000.0 million dollars (8th highest)
• Population under 14: 19.5 percent (14th highest)

15. The economic output of the Ohio sugar industry is about $ 2 billion (the 4th highest). (Photo: ChristinLola / Thinkstock)

15. Ohio

• candy and chocolate shops: 3.4 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: M & M's, Pops, Starburst
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 2000.0 million (4th highest)
• Population under 14: 18.4% (20th lower)

14. Alaska

• candy and chocolate shops: 3.5 per 100,000 people
• The most popular sweets: Twix, Blow Pops, Milky Way
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 91.0 million (the 10th lowest)
• Population under 14: 21.1 percent (4th highest)

13. Illinois

• candy and chocolate shops: 3.5 per 100,000 people
• The most popular sweets: Kit Kat, Sour Kids Patch, Snickers
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 6000.0 million (the highest)
• Population under 14: 18.7 percent (25th highest)

12. Minnesota

• candy and chocolate shops: 3.7 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: Tootsie Pops, Bowling, Corn Candy
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 644.0 million (19th highest)
• Population under 14: 19.4 percent (17th highest)

11. Louisiana

• candy and chocolate shops: 3.7 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: Lemonheads, Reese Cups, Pops
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 487.0 million (22nd highest)
• Population under 14: 19.7 percent (12th highest)

10. New Mexico

• candy and chocolate shops: 3.7 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: Corn Candy, Jolly Ranchers, Milky Way
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 80.0 million (8th lowest)
• Population under 14: 19.4 percent (16th highest)

9. California

• candy and chocolate shops: 3.8 per 100,000 population
• The most popular sweets: Bowling games, M & M's, assortment of salt water pulls
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 6000.0 million (the highest)
• Population under 14: 19.0 percent (20th highest)

8. South Carolina

• candy and chocolate shops: 4.5 per 100,000 people
• The most popular sweets: Bowling, corn candy, hot tamales
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 154.0 million (15th lowest)
• Population under 14: 18.2% (16th lowest)

7. Utah

• candy and chocolate shops: 4.5 per 100,000 people
• The most popular sweets: Jolly Ranchers, Corn Candy, Pops Tootsie
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 407.0 million (the 25th highest)
• Population under 14: 24.9 percent (highest)

6. Maine

• candy and chocolate shops: 4.9 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: Sour Kids Patch, Starburst, M & M's
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 135.0 million (the 14th lowest)
• Population under 14: 15.5 percent (2nd lowest)

5. New Hampshire

• candy and chocolate shops: 5.0 per 100,000 people
• The most popular sweets: Starburst, M & M's, Snickers
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 276.0 million (23rd lower)
• Population under 14: 15.6 percent (3rd lowest)

4. Oregon

• candy and chocolate shops: 5.0 per 100,000 people
• The most popular sweets: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, M & M's, Corn Candy
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 256.0 million (21st lowest)
• Population under 14: 17.5% (11th lowest)

3. Washington

• candy and chocolate shops: 5.5 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: Taffy at sea water, tootsie pops, bowling
• Economic production of the sugar industry: 1000.0 million dollars (8th highest)
• Population under 14: 18.6 percent (24 th lower)

2. Vermont

• candy and chocolate shops: 11.5 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: Milky Way, bowling, M & M's
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 226.0 million (the 20th lowest)
• Population under 14: 15.5 percent (lowest)

1. Hawaii

• candy and chocolate shops: 12.0 per 100,000 inhabitants
• The most popular sweets: Bowling, Hershey Kisses, Butterfinger
• Economic production of the sugar industry: $ 433.0 million (23rd highest)
• Population under 14: 18.2% (15th lowest)

Detailed results

Although the candy industry has been besieged by concerns about obesity and diabetes, the United States still consume a lot of candy.

The love affair of the United States for sweets represents huge profits for companies that manufacture, distribute and sell sweets. The National Confectioners Association, the professional group of candy industry, recently released a report detailing the impact of the industry on the US economy. The Washington, DC-based group estimates the industry's economic output at $ 44.6 billion. According to the NCA, the sector directly employs 54,000 people and generates 550,000 additional jobs across the country. There are jobs in the confectionery industry in every state.

With high consumer confidence, candy makers have reasons to be optimistic about candy sales for Halloween. The National Retail Federation predicts that consumers will spend $ 2.6 billion in candy during their holidays. According to the NRF, 95% of those celebrating Halloween will buy sweets.

In the United States, there does not seem to be a consensus on the best-selling candies. According to the CandyStore.com blog, Skittles and Candy Corn are the best-selling candies in five states, followed by Reese's peanut butter cups (four states) and Jolly Ranchers and Milky Way (three states). The venerable treats such as Twix, Snickers, Tootsie Pops and M & M's are the best choices in various states and will end up in halloween bags this year.

"Spiced sweets have a resurgence," said Clear Robins, spokesperson for CandyStore.com. "It has to do with the popularity and increased availability of Mexican sweets. In addition, the younger generation is more attracted to the great aromas and colors than previous generations, who may have preferred rich and sweet aromas. Hot Tamales, Sour Kids Patch, Skittles, Swedish Fish: The fish is not what kids raised in the 80s have generally considered a candy bonus. The bars Reese's Cups and Snickers reigned at the time. These big names are still very powerful, but it's kids who have a tangy or spicy kick or bright, sweet flavors. [today] as."

In 2015, chocolate maker Hershey Co. released a report on the states that consumed the most sweets per capita, the first being Utah. The prolific consumption of Utah sweets has had an impact on the measures of obesity. According to a report by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Utah has the lowest obesity rate in the country among 10-to-17-year-olds and the fifth lowest rate in adults (25.3%). However, this percentage of obese adults has increased significantly. In 2000, 17.3% of adults in the state were considered obese and in 1990, they were only 9%.

Candy consumption remains strong even as organizations such as the World Health Organization and the Global Fund for Cancer Research have published reports on the dangers of excessive sugar consumption and on the way it contributes to obesity in children.

Methodology

24/7 Wall Street examined the number of candy stores (defined as candy and / or chocolate stores) per 100,000 population for the largest cities in each state (cities with more than 100,000 inhabitants). If a state does not have five or more cities with more than 100,000 inhabitants, the five largest cities are taken into account to give each state adequate representation.

Data on candy stores by city was obtained from Yelp! Population data were obtained from the US Census 2016 US Community Survey and are 5-year averages. The three best sweets from each state were obtained from CandyStore.com and cover 2018. The economic candy production of each state came from the National Economic Association's 2018 Economic Impact Report.

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