8-K

                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549



                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT
                     Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
                         Securities Exchange Act of 1934


         Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 3, 2005


                          SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES, INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                                     1-6364
                            (Commission File Number)

          New Jersey                                      22-1901645
  (State of incorporation)                     IRS employer identification no.)

                 1 South Jersey Plaza, Folsom, New Jersey 08037
          (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

                                 (609) 561-9000
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


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Item 8.01.    Other Events

         South Jersey Industries, Inc. (the "Company") announced today that its
Board of Directors has approved a 2-for-1 split of the Company's common stock,
contingent upon approval by the Company's shareholders of a proposal to increase
the number of authorized shares of the Company's common stock. The proposal will
be voted upon at the Company's 2005 annual meeting of shareholders to be held on
April 21, 2005. The Board of Directors has not yet determined the record date or
the effective date of the stock split. Such information will be announced upon
determination by the Board.

         A copy of the press release announcing the stock split is attached as
Exhibit 99 hereto.


Item 9.01.    Exhibits

(c)  Exhibits

Exhibit Number       Description

         99          Press release issued by South Jersey Industries
                     dated March 3, 2005.


                                   SIGNATURE

         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


                                  SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES, INC.

Date: March 3, 2005              By:  /s/ David A. Kindlick
                                      ---------------------------------------
                                      David A. Kindlick
                                      Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

EX-99

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 3, 2005
Telephone: 609-561-9000
Investor Relations Contact:  Stephen Clark x4260
Public Relations Contact: Joanne Brigandi x4240


South Jersey Industries Declares 2 for 1 Stock Split

[Folsom, NJ] - South Jersey Industries (NYSE: SJI) today announced that its
board of directors has declared a two-for-one split of the company's common
stock contingent upon shareholder approval, which will be voted upon at its
annual meeting of shareholders set for April 21, 2005. In making this decision,
the board cited the ability to attract a broader spectrum of investors as well
as improved market liquidity as compelling considerations.

Board Chairman Charles Biscieglia discussed the board's decision. "The board is
extremely pleased with the company's performance over the past six years and is
confident in our ability to grow and meet our financial objectives in the years
ahead."

"It's obvious that as a company, we have experienced significant growth. As we
look to the future, our outlook continues to be one of extraordinary opportunity
in a strong regional economy. It's important that we keep SJI stock affordable
for current and future investors and the stock split will clearly help us to do
just that," added Edward J. Graham, chief executive officer.

On January 1, 2003, SJI stock opened the year at a market price of $33.02. The
stock price has increased since then, closing yesterday at $55.56. The company
has a long-term annual earnings per share growth target of 6-7% and the board of
directors has articulated a dividend growth policy of 3-6%.

         South Jersey Industries is an energy services holding company for South
Jersey Gas, South Jersey Energy, South Jersey Resources Group, Marina Energy,
and South Jersey Energy Service Plus. Visit http://www.sjindustries.com for more
information about SJI and its subsidiaries.

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