Document And Entity Information
Apr. 01, 2022
Document Information [Line Items]  
Entity, Registrant Name PEOPLES FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Document, Type 8-K
Document, Period End Date Apr. 01, 2022
Entity, Incorporation, State or Country Code MS
Entity, File Number 001-12103
Entity, Tax Identification Number 64-0709834
Entity, Address, Address Line One 152 Lameuse Street
Entity, Address, City or Town Biloxi
Entity, Address, State or Province MS
Entity, Address, Postal Zip Code 39530
City Area Code 228
Local Phone Number 435-5511
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity, Emerging Growth Company false
Amendment Flag false
Entity, Central Index Key 0000770460