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Cover - shares
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2021
Jul. 31, 2021
Cover [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001093672  
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Small Business true  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2021  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2021  
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding   5,789,166
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity File Number 000-27205  
Entity Incorporation State Country Code NC  
Entity Tax Identification Number 56-2132396  
Entity Address Address Line 1 518 West C Street  
Entity Address City Or Town Newton  
Entity Address State Or Province NC  
Entity Address Postal Zip Code 28658  
City Area Code 828  
Local Phone Number 464-5620