Willow Springs, North Carolina

Willow Spring (or Willow Springs) is an unincorporated community in southeastern Wake County, and western Johnston County North Carolina, United States. As of 2014, the population was 15,768 with population density of 379 base in NC Sperling's data.[1] The Frank and Mary Smith House and Turner and Amelia Smith House, both listed on the National Register of Historic Places, are located in Willow Spring. Black Creek, part of the Neuse River, runs through Willow Spring. There are wetlands such as swamp and marsh surrounding the creek.

Climate

Willow Spring has a humid subtropical climate. Summertime average temperatures range between 90-97 degrees, sometimes rising into the 100s. Average Wintertime temperatures range between 55-65 degrees, sometimes rising into the mid-80s.

Demographics

There are 5 people per square mile (population density). The median age is 33.8. The US median is 37.6. 65.75% of people in Willow Spring (27592), NC, are married. 7.95% are divorced.

The average household size is 2.7 people. 34.73% of people are married, with children. 6.77% have children

Education

Willow Spring Elementary school is one of the few public schools in North Carolina to receive a 10 out of 10 rating by Great Schools. Middle School and High School physically close to this community are in Fuquay-Varina, however due to growth, construction of Willow Spring High School is underway.

Notable residents

Clara Leach Adams-Ender was born in Willow Spring.[2]

References

  1. ↑ History
  2. ↑ "Clara Adams-Enders Papers". The Betty H. Carter Women Veterans Historical Project. University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Retrieved 28 May 2013.

Coordinates: 35°35′45″N 78°43′53″W / 35.5957129°N 78.7313999°W / 35.5957129; -78.7313999

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