Pumpkin pie tops holiday favorites in North Carolina, HPU poll finds
(WWAY) — Pumpkin pie remains North Carolina’s favorite holiday treat, according to the latest High Point University Poll.
For the fourth consecutive year, 24% of respondents chose pumpkin pie as their top pick, keeping it in the lead over other popular options.
Pecan pie came in second, favored by 18% of North Carolinians, while sweet potato pie was close behind at 17%. Apple pie followed with 15%, rounding out the top four. Other choices, such as chocolate (9%), cherry (4%), blueberry (3%), peach (2%), and strawberry (2%) pies, garnered less enthusiasm among those who responded.
Holiday Pie Rankings in North Carolina (November 2024):
- Pumpkin pie: 24%
- Pecan pie: 18%
- Sweet potato pie: 17%
- Apple pie: 15%
- Chocolate pie: 9%
- Cherry pie: 4%
- Blueberry pie: 3%
- Peach pie: 2%
- Strawberry pie: 2%
- Other: 4%
- Unsure: 3%
The survey, conducted online from Nov. 14 to Nov. 21, included responses from 1,000 North Carolina residents. The High Point University Survey Research Center used a panel of respondents recruited by Dynata and weighted data to reflect population estimates based on U.S. Census numbers.
