New Jersey’s pizza pride takes a surprising hit this year

New Jersey, we need to have a little talk. I’ve noticed a disturbing trend.

We seem to, as a state, be losing our passion for pizza.

Disgusting

First, it was revealed in a study last week that we aren’t the number one pizza destination in the country. That title went to New Hampshire, of all places. New. Freaking. Hampshire.

Now, another report has come out that studied pizza consumption habits by state.

According to the survey released by Pizza Hut, we’re not the state with the most pizza consumption.

We didn’t even crack the top five.

Which state eats the most pizza?

North Dakota takes the crown with the highest consumption of pizza, averaging 9.9 slices per month per person.

Following them is a tie between Kansas and South Dakota (9.4 slice average), and a tie between West Virginia and Wisconsin (9.3 slice average).

How could we possible lose out to South Dakota?

When they update their findings to reflect 2025 trends, let’s hope the Garden State is at least in the top three.

Come on, who doesn’t want a good slice of Jersey pizza right now?

Amusing pizza facts

Some pizza tidbits from the study that caught my eye include:

🍕 The U.S. eats the equivalent of 240,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools in pizza slices a year

🍕 Nearly half of the people say the proper way to eat a slice is "tip first", not folded.

🍕 44% of people say eating pizza with a fork is a food crime.

(Guilty as charged)

🍕 Over half (57%) of the survey respondents said they like eating cold pizza as a leftover the next day.

To me, THAT’S the real crime

🍕 28% of respondents said they would give up alcohol for a year if they could have free pizza every day. 20% would give up social media, 20% would say ‘goodbye’ to coffee, and 14% would abstain from sweets.

The post above reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5's Kylie Moore. Any opinions expressed are Kylie's own. You can follow Kylie on Instagram.
Click here to contact an editor about feedback or a correction for this story.