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Document and Entity Information
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Oct. 31, 2013
Document And Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0001093672  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2013  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Is Entity a Well-known Seasoned Issuer? No  
Is Entity a Voluntary Filer? No  
Is Entity's Reporting Status Current? Yes  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   5,613,495
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013