Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 399	$ 218	$ 1,532	$ 1,138
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale securities	(461)	(104)	792	(2,641)
Related tax effect	156	43	(270)	929
Reclassification of (gain) loss recognized in net income	(5)		(26)	(14)
Related tax effect	2		10	5
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(308)	(61)	506	(1,721)
Comprehensive income (loss)	91	157	2,038	(583)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	(149)	(111)	(442)	(328)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Uwharrie Capital	$ (58)	$ 46	$ 1,596	$ (911)