All Hallow$ Eve - The Scary Numbers Behind Halloween

According to the U.S. Census bureau, last year 41 million children (and many adults I’m sure) made candy stops at over 116 million houses. These houses spend on average $21 on treats, that’s nearly 2.5 billion in candy corn.

Trick or Treat! According to the U.S. Census bureau, last year 41 million children (and many adults I’m sure) made candy stops at over 116 million houses. These houses spend on average $21 on treats, that’s nearly 2.5 billion in candy corn. According to the U.S. Census bureau, last year 41 million children (and many adults I’m sure) made candy stops at over 116 million houses. These houses spend on average $21 on treats, that’s nearly 2.5 billion in candy corn. Mario Tama/Getty Images

49.5 percent of Americans will decorate their house, spending on average $19.79. $1.23 billion will be spent on fake cobwebs, inflatable skeletons, and plastic spiders. It remains unclear if this number takes TPing into account.

Decorating the (White) House 49.5 percent of Americans will decorate their house, spending on average $19.79. $1.23 billion will be spent on fake cobwebs, inflatable skeletons, and plastic spiders. It remains unclear if this number takes TPing into account. 49.5 percent of Americans will decorate their house, spending on average $19.79. $1.23 billion will be spent on fake cobwebs, inflatable skeletons, and plastic spiders. It remains unclear if this number takes TPing into account. Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images

Nearly half (47.8%) of all American’s plan to carve a pumpkin this year. Last year the US produced 1.1 billion pounds of pumpkins. Illinois alone produced 427 million pounds. At a national average cost of $4.51 that’s nearly $5 billion dollars worth of

The Great Pumpkin Nearly half (47.8%) of all American’s plan to carve a pumpkin this year. Last year the US produced 1.1 billion pounds of pumpkins. Illinois alone produced 427 million pounds. At a national average cost of $4.51 that’s nearly $5 billion dollars worth of Nearly half (47.8%) of all American’s plan to carve a pumpkin this year. Last year the US produced 1.1 billion pounds of pumpkins. Illinois alone produced 427 million pounds. At a national average cost of $4.51 that’s nearly $5 billion dollars worth of Jack-o-Lanterns. The Headless Horseman would be proud. Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Halloween is increasingly becoming a holiday for grownups. Of working age Americans under 30, 3/4 ‘s say they will be buying a costume, compared to 43.9 percent of the general population. They will spend, on average $87 on costumes, compared to the $6

Grown Ups Want to Play Too Halloween is increasingly becoming a holiday for grownups. Of working age Americans under 30, 3/4 ‘s say they will be buying a costume, compared to 43.9 percent of the general population. They will spend, on average $87 on costumes, compared to the $6 Halloween is increasingly becoming a holiday for grownups. Of working age Americans under 30, 3/4 ‘s say they will be buying a costume, compared to 43.9 percent of the general population. They will spend, on average $87 on costumes, compared to the $63 national average. The outlay for adult costumes actually surpasses children’s costumes by $210 million. Joe Raedle/Getty Images

14.7 percent of Americans will dress up their pets for Halloween. An outlay of $310 Million is expected this year on pet costumes. Incidentally, the dog in the Darth Vader costume is Dick Cheney’s dog…that’s not a joke.

My Dog is Going as Ben Bernanke 14.7 percent of Americans will dress up their pets for Halloween. An outlay of $310 Million is expected this year on pet costumes. Incidentally, the dog in the Darth Vader costume is Dick Cheney’s dog…that’s not a joke. 14.7 percent of Americans will dress up their pets for Halloween. An outlay of $310 Million is expected this year on pet costumes. Incidentally, the dog in the Darth Vader costume is Dick Cheney’s dog…that’s not a joke. Mario Tama/David Bohrer/Getty Images

43.9 percent of Americans plan to dress up this year, according to the National Retail Federation. On average they will spend $63 on their costume resulting in $1 billion in children’s costumes, up from $840 million last year, and $1.21 billion on adult

Dressing for the Occassion 43.9 percent of Americans plan to dress up this year, according to the National Retail Federation. On average they will spend $63 on their costume resulting in $1 billion in children’s costumes, up from $840 million last year, and $1.21 billion on adult 43.9 percent of Americans plan to dress up this year, according to the National Retail Federation. On average they will spend $63 on their costume resulting in $1 billion in children’s costumes, up from $840 million last year, and $1.21 billion on adult costumes, up from $990 million last year. There are no numbers on the percentage of these that will be Jersey Shore themed. Getty Images

Trick or Treat! According to the U.S. Census bureau, last year 41 Million children (and many adults I’m sure) made candy stops at over 116 Million houses. These houses spend on average $21 on treats, that’s nearly 2.5 billion in candy corn. According to the U.S. Census bureau, last year 41 Million children (and many adults I’m sure) made candy stops at over 116 Million houses. These houses spend on average $21 on treats, that’s nearly 2.5 billion in candy corn. Mario Tama/Getty Images

22.9 percentage will visit a haunted house. According to the Haunted House Association (yes, it exists) there are over 2,000 dedicated Haunted Houses in the U.S. For obvious reasons, the average admittance at these attractions is $13.

Let's Give Haunted Houses a Hand 22.9 percentage will visit a haunted house. According to the Haunted House Association (yes, it exists) there are over 2,000 dedicated Haunted Houses in the U.S. For obvious reasons, the average admittance at these attractions is $13. 22.9 percentage will visit a haunted house. According to the Haunted House Association (yes, it exists) there are over 2,000 dedicated Haunted Houses in the U.S. For obvious reasons, the average admittance at these attractions is $13. David McNew/Getty Images

If parties and costumes aren’t your thing, maybe you’d prefer to see a good scary movie. Last year the Halloween box office grossed $83.77 million domestically. Just last weekend horror tent-pole Paranormal Activity 3 grossed over $52 million, a record

The Call Is Coming From Inside The Slideshow If parties and costumes aren’t your thing, maybe you’d prefer to see a good scary movie. Last year the Halloween box office grossed $83.77 million domestically. Just last weekend horror tent-pole Paranormal Activity 3 grossed over $52 million, a record If parties and costumes aren’t your thing, maybe you’d prefer to see a good scary movie. Last year the Halloween box office grossed $83.77 million domestically. Just last weekend horror tent-pole Paranormal Activity 3 grossed over $52 million, a record for an October opening. Warner Bros. Pictures

22 percentage U.S. of consumers will spend an average of $59 on hosting or attending a Halloween house party. Considering the weather in late October, it might be best to keep those reveling costumes inside.

They Did The Mash, They Did The Monster Mash 22 percentage U.S. of consumers will spend an average of $59 on hosting or attending a Halloween house party. Considering the weather in late October, it might be best to keep those reveling costumes inside. 22 percentage U.S. of consumers will spend an average of $59 on hosting or attending a Halloween house party. Considering the weather in late October, it might be best to keep those reveling costumes inside. David Klein/Getty Images

New York City host the nation’s only major night-time parade on Halloween. Open to anyone with a costume who wishes to join in, the parade is attended by over 2 million people annually and watched by over 4 million on 2 different NYC television channels.

The City That Never Sleeps New York City host the nation’s only major night-time parade on Halloween. Open to anyone with a costume who wishes to join in, the parade is attended by over 2 million people annually and watched by over 4 million on 2 different NYC television channels. New York City host the nation’s only major night-time parade on Halloween. Open to anyone with a costume who wishes to join in, the parade is attended by over 2 million people annually and watched by over 4 million on 2 different NYC television channels. The parade is estimated to bring in over $90 million in revenue to the city. Mario Tama/Getty Images