InvestorsObserver, a research-driven finance website, has just released a report analyzing 25 years of Halloween-related inflation and salary growth data (2000–2025).
It breaks down consumer price indexes and inflation, focusing on what Americans pay for pumpkins, candy, and decorating homes, and how that changed over the past two decades in relation to the growth of wages.
Key findings:
The overall Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the U.S. rose by approximately 36% over the same 2015–2025 period, with an average annual increase of 2.5%.
This income growth slightly outpaced CPI, aligning with the increase in Halloween spending, which implies flat purchasing power rather than real improvement.
Wholesale pumpkin prices have risen about 67% from 2015 to 2025, with roughly 4% average annual growth.
Historically, pumpkin prices peaked during 2008 (12.9 USD per cwt) and then again in 2024 – 2025, reaching 19.3 – 20.0 USD per cwt.
The Candy and Chewing Gum CPI Index increased by 45% between 2015 and 2025, reflecting a consistent YoY growth rate averaging 2.9%.
U.S. per capita personal income rose by 56% from 2015 to 2025, growing on average 3.7% per year.
ABOUT SAM BOURGI
Sam Bourgi is a finance analyst and researcher at InvestorsObserver, bringing over 13 years of expertise in financial markets, economics, and monetary policy. His professional background spans the private, nonprofit, and public sectors, where he has held positions such as senior policy adviser, labor market analyst, and marketing director. Sam’s in-depth research and market analysis have been referenced by leading institutions and organizations, including the U.S. Congress, Department of Justice, Chicago Board Options Exchange, Bank for International Settlements, Boston University Law Review, Barron’s, and Forbes. Sam regularly appears on TV, including CBN, KFYR TV, and ABC30, and is often quoted by such media outlets as the SF Chronicle and MSN.
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