Capital Little Rock Became a State June 15, 1836 26th) Location southern United States Area 53,182 sq. miles (29th) Population 2,673,400 (32nd) Major Cities Little Rock, Forth Smith, Fayetteville, Springdale, Jonesboro, Mountain Home Products poultry, eggs, soybeans, sorghum, cattle, cotton, rice, hogs, milk Climate humid subtropical Yearly Precipitation averages 40 to 60 inches Professional Sports Teams no professional sports teams Major Waterways Mississippi River, Arkansas River, St. Francis River Most Famous Citizens William Jefferson (Bill) Clinton (U.S. President) Johnny Cash (singer) Scott Joplin (musician/composer) Douglas MacArthur (soldier-statesman) Dizzy Dean (baseball player)