Halloween by the Numbers 2021

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Dating back 2,000 years to the Celtic festival of Samhain, Halloween has evolved into a celebration characterized by child-friendly activities like dressing in costumes, trick-or-treating and carving pumpkin.

The following facts are made possible by the invaluable responses to U.S. Census Bureau surveys. We appreciate the public’s cooperation as we continuously measure America’s people, places and economy. 

Trick or Treat!

73.1 million

The estimated number of children under age 18 (read: potential trick-or-treaters) in 2020.
Source: The U.S. Adult and Under-Age-18 Populations: 2020 Census

57.4 million

The number of housing units with steps that trick-or-treaters had to climb to collect their treats – or tricks – in 2019.
Source: 2019 American Housing Survey

Sweet Economic Statistics

270

The number of U.S. establishments that primarily produced chocolate products from cocoa beans in 2019.
Source: 2019 County Business Patterns

3,389

The number of U.S. confectionery and nut stores in 2019.
Source: 2019 County Business Patterns

843

The number of formal wear and costume rental establishments in the United States in 2019.
Source: 2019 County Business Patterns

Spooky-Sounding Spots

• Tombstone, Ariz. (2020 population 1,308)  
  Source: 2020 Decennial Census
• Truth or Consequences, N.M. (2020 population 6,052)  
  Source: vU.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: United States
• Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. (2020 population 9,986)
  Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: United States
• Kill Devil Hills, N.C. (2020 population 7,656)
  Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: United States
• Yellville, Ark. (2020 population 1,178)
  Source: 2020 Decennial Census
• Transylvania County, N.C. (2020 population 32, 986)
  Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: United States
• Slaughter Beach, Del. (2020 population 218)
  Source: 2020 Decennial Census
• Casper, Wyo. (2020 population 59,038)
  Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: United States
• Scarville, Iowa (2020 population 74)
  Source: 2020 Decennial Census