| Cover | Jan. 22, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001093672 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 22, 2024 |
| 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 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Local Phone Number | 464-5620 |
