Ritchie Torres Age, Height, Family, Net Worth And More

Ritchie Torres is an American politician and former policy analyst serving as the U.S. representative for New York’s 15th congressional district since 2021.

Ritchie Torres Biography

Real Name Ritchie John Torres
Nickname Ritchie Torres
Profession             Politician, former policy analyst
Date of Birth 12 March 1988
Age                        37 years old (As of 2025)
Birth Place New York City, New York, USA
Nationality American
Hometown New York City, New York, USA
Gender Male
Zodiac Sign                                         Pisces
Ethnicity Black and Puerto Rican
Religion Christian
Hobbies Update soon
Social Media Instagram
X (Twitter)
Facebook

Education Qualification

School Herbert H. Lehman High School
College New York University
Education Qualification College dropped out

Ritchie Torres Age

Ritchie Torres was born on 12 March 1988 in New York City, New York, United States. He is 37 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Pisces.

Ritchie Torres Wife

Marital Status Unmarried
Affairs/Boyfriend/Girlfriend Not known
Spouse/Wife    N/A
Children N/A
Sexuality Openly Gay

Ritchie Torres Family

Father’s Name Biological father – not known
Step-father – Update soon
Mother’s Name Update soon
Brother’s Name An twin brother
Sister’s Name An younger sister

Career

Debut He started his political journey in 2013
Political party Democratic Party
Serving (as of 2025) U.S Representative (since 2021)
District 15th district of New York

Ritchie Torres Height And Weight

Height (approx)                                            In centimeters – 178 cm
In meters – 1.78 m.
In feet & inches – 5’10”
Weight (approx) In kilograms – 78 kg
In pounds – 173 lbs
Eye Colour Black
Hair Colour Black

Ritchie Torres Net Worth

Net Worth (approx) $1.25 million (as of 2025)
Annual Income (approx) Update soon
Salary (approx) $174,000 (annual)
Income Source Salary, investment, etc.

Some Lesser Facts About Ritchie Torres

  • Ritchie Torres was born in the Bronx to Puerto Rican Parents.
  • Ritchie Torres was raised catholic.
  • He was raised by his mother in Throggs Neck Houses, a public housing project.
  • In childhood, he was frequently hospitalized for asthma as a result of the mold in their apartment.
  • He and his twin brother, and their sister were raised by his mother.
  • In junior high, Torres realized he was gay but did not come out, fearing homophobic violence.
  • He attended the Herbert H. Lehman High School, and after enrolling in New York University.
  • At the beginning of his sophomore year, he dropped out form college because of severe depression.  
  • Ritchie Torres struggled with suicidal thoughts based on his sexuality.
  • When he decided to run for New York City Council in 2013, he chose to run as an openly gay man.
  • He was first elected in November 2013 to represent the 15th council District in the Central Bronx.
  • Torres identifies as both and Latino and will also be the first openly gay Latino member of Congress.
  • Torres served as the New York City Council member of the 15th district from 2014 to 2020.
  • In 2016, Ritchie Torres was a delegate for the Bernie Sanders Campaign.
  • In 2019, he announced his bid for New York’s 15th congressional district to succeed Representative Jose E. Serrano.
  • Torres was one of the nine co-chairs of the congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus in the 117th U.S. Congress.

FAQ:

How old is Ritchie Torres?

37 years old (as of 2025)

Who is Ritchie Torres’s partner?

Ritchie Torres is openly gay and likely single as of 2025.

What is Ritchie Torres’ net worth?

As of 2025, Ritchie Torres’s estimated net worth is $1.25 million.

Who represents the Bronx in congress?

Representative Ritchie Torres, as of 2025.

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