OAK BROOK, Illinois - November 20, 2017 - When it comes to their Thanksgiving pies, Americans are staunch traditionalists, according to the annual Delta Dental Thanksgiving pie survey out today. The survey has been tracking this key facet of America's sweet tooth for the last three years.
The number one spot should be no surprise. Pumpkin pie reigns supreme once again, with 36 percent of American adults saying it's their favorite (beating out the next pie in line by more than double). The Delta Dental survey takes a closer look at the top spot. The Thanksgiving go-to pie finds
Regionally, pumpkin pie sees the most popularity in the West (44 percent) and the least in the South (31 percent). Its preference percentage rating has varied only slightly since Delta Dental began tracking Thanksgiving pie favorability (2016: 36 percent and 2015: 37 percent). Nonparents (37 percent) report liking the pie a full five percentage points higher than parents (32 percent).
"Whatever favorite pie, or pies, you indulge in this Thanksgiving, remember to take the time to brush and floss
Other interesting survey findings: