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Cover - shares
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2026
Oct. 31, 2026
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 Sep. 30, 2026  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2026  
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding   5,461,490
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Transition Report false  
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  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes