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Willow Spring offers a blend of rural tranquility and suburban development. You'll find friendly faces, well-maintained neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community pride. It's a place where neighbors still wave and families feel comfortable putting down roots.

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COMMUNITY GUIDE · WILLOW SPRING
Willow Spring, Johnston County

City Snapshot

Population

15,768

County

Johnston County

Timezone

America/New_York

Median Income

$75,288

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UNC Health Rex Holly Springs Hospital

WakeMed Apex Healthplex

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Community Leaders

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Thom Tillis

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

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Ted Budd

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

Josh Stein
Josh Stein

Governor

Democratic Party