Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income	$ 467	$ 632	$ 701	$ 1,249
Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale securities	(142)	467	(1,241)	844
Related tax effect	32	(159)	282	(287)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(110)	308	(959)	557
Comprehensive income (loss)	357	940	(258)	1,806
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	(141)	(148)	(284)	(294)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Uwharrie Capital	$ 216	$ 792	$ (542)	$ 1,512