Halloween is only a few days away.To celebrate this spooky day, WalletHub compiled a list of fun facts and figures about Halloween, and how it's celebrated in the US.More than half of Americans68% to be exactplan on celebrating.Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.Halloween, which first became popular in the US during the 1800s, has become a multi-billion-dollar industry, including candy, movies, haunted experiences, and creepy costumes.WalletHub shared a study with Insider that breaks down Halloween by the numbers, such as how much money people spend on the holiday, how many kids are expected to dress as princesses, and the most popular Halloween costume for your pets.Keep scrolling to learn more about how Americans celebrate October 31.More than two-thirds of Americans plan on celebrating Halloween.From trick-or-treating to attending a haunted house, there are plenty of ways to celebrate on October 31and 68% of Americans plan to do just that, according to WalletHub.The first citywide Halloween celebration took place in Anoka, Minnesota, in 1921.But, according to WalletHub,the best place to celebrate in 2019 is New York Citybased on the fun activities on offer, the weather, and "trick-or-treater friendliness."Read more:23 photos that show how Halloween has evolved since it was popularized in the late 1800sAnd while it's a huge industry, with a projected $8.8 billion being spent, not everyone will spend mega bucks.In fact, 76% of Americans will spend $50 or less to celebrate the spookiest day of the year.Probably not the 32% of Americans throwing a Halloween party, though.Read more: 13 spooky Halloween decorations that are easy and cheap to throw together at the last minuteBut of that $8.8 billion, at least $3.2 billion will be spent on costumes.Costumes have definitely become more elaborate over the years.This year, 1.3 million children are expected to dress as witches, 2.4 million as superheroes, and 3.1 million as princesses.If you want to help your child be a little more creative, here are some ideas.Meanwhile, among adults, there will be 2 million vampires and 5 million witches stalking the streets.Still not sure what you want to be this year' We can help.Animals won't miss out on the fun as 17% of Americans dress their pets in costumes.The most popular costumes for pets are pumpkins, hot dogs, superheroes, and bumblebees, according to WalletHub.$2.6 billion will be spent on candy for when the estimated 41 million trick-or-treaters hit the streets.The first documented use of "trick or treat" was in 1927.But not all that candy goes to the kids ' 72% of parents have admitted to stealing their children's candy.The most popular candies in the US are:SkittlesReese's CupsM&M'sSnickersStarburstBut there are other things to do besides trick or treat. Over $300 million is made annually from ticket sales for haunted attractions.The average price is $15and 80% of haunted attractions in America are operated by charities.A large haunted house can make as much as $2 million during the Halloween season.A small one makes around $50,000.Speaking of large haunted houses, the record for the longest walk-through haunted house is 7,183 feet, 8.4 inches ' nearly a mile and a half.It's held by Dragon's House of Horror in Albuquerque, New Mexico.Read more:15 of the spookiest Halloween world recordsBut if haunted houses aren't your speed, you could always check out a scary movie. In 2018, horror movies made $902 million at the US box office.Read more:The terrifying true stories that your favorite horror movies are based onOr you could try out a parade. In New York City, 2 million spectators will watch 60,000 participants march in the Halloween Parade.It's the world's largest Halloween parade.Read more:12 of the best costumes from this year's Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York CityCan you spot the cat hiding among bats in this spooky Halloween brainteaser'The best streaming services for horror movie fans, from Netflix to Amazon Prime Video to ShudderThe most popular Halloween candy in every state
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