| Document And Entity Information | May 28, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | May 28, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Uwharrie Capital Corp |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000898171 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity File Number | 000-22062 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NC |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 56-1814206 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 132 North First Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Albemarle |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NC |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 28001 |
| City Area Code | 704 |
| Local Phone Number | 983-6181 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | None |
| No Trading Symbol Flag | true |
| Security Exchange Name | NONE |
