East Bde Maka Ska

The Neighborhood

 
 
 

name & location

The neighborhood is known as East Bde Maka Ska because it is located on the eastern shore of Bde Maka Ska, a Dakota name meaning White Earth Lake or White Bank Lake. It was previously known as ECCO and East Calhoun Community Organization, which was updated alongside the lake’s renaming, after a lengthy engagement process. For a short history (and pronunciation) lesson on the current name, take a look at this video:

 
 

Bde Maka Ska is part of the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes Regional Park, one of the most popular recreational destinations in the Twin Cities. The neighborhood is bound by Lake Street on the north, 36th Ave on the south, Hennepin Ave on the east and Bde Maka Ska Pkwy on the west.

 

demographics

  • population: 2,400

  • age:

    • 18–24 yrs: 7%

    • 25–34 yrs: 37%

    • 35–44 yrs: 21%

    • 45–64 yrs: 15%

    • 65+ yrs: 13%

  • housing:

    • renters: 64%

    • homeowners: 29%

  • education:

    • high school degree or higher: 99%

    • bachelor’s degree or higher: 80%

    • graduate or professional degree: 32%

  • income:

    • <$35,000: 11%

    • $35,000–49,999: 8%

    • $50,000–$74,999: 21%

    • $75,000–$99,999: 12%

    • $100,000+: 48%

via Minnesota Compass

 

communications

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We employ a quarter-time Neighborhood Coordinator for admin, and the rest of our work is handled by volunteers. We appreciate your patience with any inquiries.

info@eastbdemakaska.org
(612) 584-9260