Basis of Presentation (Policies)	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	The financial statements and accompanying notes are presented on a consolidated basis including Uwharrie Capital Corp (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries, Uwharrie Bank (the “Bank”), Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. (“UIA”), and Uwharrie Mortgage, Inc. The Bank consolidates its subsidiaries, the Strategic Alliance Corporation, BOS Agency, Inc. and Gateway Mortgage, Inc., each of which is wholly owned by the Bank. The information contained in the consolidated financial statements is unaudited. In the opinion of management, the consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and material adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of results of interim periods, all of which are of a normal recurring nature, have been made. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for an entire year. Management continues to evaluate the impact of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel Coronavirus, beyond the current impacts as of March 31, 2020, which are discussed throughout the accompanying notes of this report. Management is not aware of additional economic events, outside influences or changes in concentrations of business that would require additional clarification or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements. The organization and business of the Company, accounting policies followed by the Company and other information are contained in the notes to consolidated financial statements filed as part of the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 4, 2020. This Quarterly Report should be read in conjunction with such Annual Report.
Risks And Uncertainties	Risks and Uncertainties Congress, the President, and the Federal Reserve have taken several actions designed to mitigate the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most notably, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act was signed into law at the end of March 2020 as a $2 trillion legislative package. The goal of the CARES Act is to prevent a severe economic downturn through various measures, including direct financial aid to American families and economic stimulus to significantly impacted industry sectors. In addition to the general impact of COVID-19, certain provisions of the CARES Act as well as other recent legislative and regulatory relief efforts are expected to have a material impact on the Company’s operations. While it is not possible to know the full extent of the damage to the U.S. and local economies that have been created by the impact of COVID-19, the following are certain areas that could be adversely impacted: Financial position and results of operations The Company’s interest income could be reduced due to COVID-19. The Company is actively working with customers affected by the pandemic to defer payments, interest and fees. The interest and fees will continue to accrue, based on GAAP guidelines; however, should credit losses on the deferred payments occur, the accrued interest and fees would be reversed. As such, interest income in future periods could be negatively impacted. At this time, the Company is unable to project the materiality of such an impact, but recognizes the breadth of the economic impact may affect its borrowers’ ability to repay in future periods. Lending operations and accommodations to borrowers As outlined in the CARES Act, the Company is providing a payment deferral option for commercial and consumer loans adversely affected by the pandemic. In accordance with interagency guidance issued in March 2020, these modifications are not required to be reported as troubled debt restructurings. The Company is initially providing up to a three-month deferral period or conversion to interest only repayment for up to three months to allow for re-evaluation in a timely manner based on the economic impact at that time. Additional extensions may be considered. Loans are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and the Company will work with borrowers that express an interest in the assistance program. As of April 28, 2020, 173 loans had been modified with a recorded investment of $50.8 million. With the passage of the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) as part of the CARES Act, administered by the Small Business Administration (“SBA”), the Company is actively participating in assisting its customers with applications for resources through the program. PPP loans have a two-year term and earn interest at 1%. The Company believes that the majority of these loans will ultimately be forgiven by the SBA in accordance with the terms of the program. As of April 28, 2020, the Company has funded 492 PPP loans representing $51.2 million. The Company projects to fund an additional 250 loans for approximately $25 million. It is the Company’s understanding that loans funded through the PPP program are fully guaranteed by the U.S. government. Should those circumstances change, the Company could be required to establish additional allowance for loan loss through additional provision expense charged to earnings. Allowance for loan losses As a result of job losses and business closures, the Company could incur additional provision expense to increase the allowance for loan losses. It is possible that the Company’s asset quality measures could worsen at future measurement periods if the effects of COVID-19 are prolonged.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses.
Accounting Changes, Reclassifications and Restatements	Accounting Changes, Reclassifications and Restatements Certain amounts in the 2019 financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2020 presentation. These reclassifications do not have an impact on net income or shareholders’ equity.

Basis of Presentation (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2020

Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]

The financial statements and accompanying notes are presented on a consolidated basis including Uwharrie Capital Corp (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries, Uwharrie Bank (the “Bank”), Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. (“UIA”), and Uwharrie Mortgage, Inc. The Bank consolidates its subsidiaries, the Strategic Alliance Corporation, BOS Agency, Inc. and Gateway Mortgage, Inc., each of which is wholly owned by the Bank.

The information contained in the consolidated financial statements is unaudited. In the opinion of management, the consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and material adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of results of interim periods, all of which are of a normal recurring nature, have been made. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for an entire year. Management continues to evaluate the impact of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel Coronavirus, beyond the current impacts as of March 31, 2020, which are discussed throughout the accompanying notes of this report. Management is not aware of additional economic events, outside influences or changes in concentrations of business that would require additional clarification or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements.

The organization and business of the Company, accounting policies followed by the Company and other information are contained in the notes to consolidated financial statements filed as part of the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 4, 2020. This Quarterly Report should be read in conjunction with such Annual Report.

Risks And Uncertainties

Risks and Uncertainties

Congress, the President, and the Federal Reserve have taken several actions designed to mitigate the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most notably, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act was signed into law at the end of March 2020 as a $2 trillion legislative package. The goal of the CARES Act is to prevent a severe economic downturn through various measures, including direct financial aid to American families and economic stimulus to significantly impacted industry sectors. In addition to the general impact of COVID-19, certain provisions of the CARES Act as well as other recent legislative and regulatory relief efforts are expected to have a material impact on the Company’s operations.

While it is not possible to know the full extent of the damage to the U.S. and local economies that have been created by the impact of COVID-19, the following are certain areas that could be adversely impacted:

Financial position and results of operations

The Company’s interest income could be reduced due to COVID-19. The Company is actively working with customers affected by the pandemic to defer payments, interest and fees. The interest and fees will continue to accrue, based on GAAP guidelines; however, should credit losses on the deferred payments occur, the accrued interest and fees would be reversed. As such, interest income in future periods could be negatively impacted. At this time, the Company is unable to project the materiality of such an impact, but recognizes the breadth of the economic impact may affect its borrowers’ ability to repay in future periods.

Lending operations and accommodations to borrowers

As outlined in the CARES Act, the Company is providing a payment deferral option for commercial and consumer loans adversely affected by the pandemic. In accordance with interagency guidance issued in March 2020, these modifications are not required to be reported as troubled debt restructurings. The Company is initially providing up to a three-month deferral period or conversion to interest only repayment for up to three months to allow for re-evaluation in a timely manner based on the economic impact at that time. Additional extensions may be considered. Loans are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and the Company will work with borrowers that express an interest in the assistance program. As of April 28, 2020, 173 loans had been modified with a recorded investment of $50.8 million.

With the passage of the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) as part of the CARES Act, administered by the Small Business Administration (“SBA”), the Company is actively participating in assisting its customers with applications for resources through the program. PPP loans have a two-year term and earn interest at 1%. The Company believes that the majority of these loans will ultimately be forgiven by the SBA in accordance with the terms of the program. As of April 28, 2020, the Company has funded 492 PPP loans representing $51.2 million. The Company projects to fund an additional 250 loans for approximately $25 million. It is the Company’s understanding that loans funded through the PPP program are fully guaranteed by the U.S. government. Should those circumstances change, the Company could be required to establish additional allowance for loan loss through additional provision expense charged to earnings.

Allowance for loan losses

As a result of job losses and business closures, the Company could incur additional provision expense to increase the allowance for loan losses. It is possible that the Company’s asset quality measures could worsen at future measurement periods if the effects of COVID-19 are prolonged.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses.

Accounting Changes, Reclassifications and Restatements

Certain amounts in the 2019 financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2020 presentation. These reclassifications do not have an impact on net income or shareholders’ equity.