Halloween: October 31, 2022

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 pumpkins.

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 U.S. 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 U.S. 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

264

The number of U.S. establishments that primarily produced products from cocoa beans in 2020.

Source:

2020 County Business Patterns*

3,320

The number of U.S. confectionery and nut stores in 2020.

Source:

2020 County Business Patterns*

780

The number of U.S. formal wear and costume rental establishments in 2020.

Source:

2020 County Business Patterns*

*The County Business Patterns data above represents establishments with employees.

Spooky-Sounding Spots

Tombstone, Ariz. (2021 population 1,307)